Take a look at this very nice red male radix(Plains Garter Snake). See any problems?
He looks like a young under 1 year old young man, right?
Wrong. This male is almost 3 years old. He has grown very little since I received him from Ian in 2009.
He was a slow eater for awhile but since then he has been pounding down everything I offer.
I can't even say he's doubled in size since I got him.
Has anyone else had a snake like this. Is it fair to call him a runt?
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Thread: Slow Growth T.radix
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10-20-2011, 04:40 PM #1T. radix Ranch
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Slow Growth T.radix
Steve
5 awesome kids!
Emmy, Kale, Molly, Gabby, Hailee
They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
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10-20-2011, 04:48 PM #2Pyrondenium Rose
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Re: Slow Growth T.radix
I think he's just a lil' runt
He's cute, though. I read something about male snakes that are smaller tend to be faster, and get the ladies more often. So, maybe his small size is actually a benefit? 
Chantel
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10-20-2011, 05:08 PM #3T. radix Ranch
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Re: Slow Growth T.radix
I may just give him a lady friend this Spring to see if everything is working on him
Steve
5 awesome kids!
Emmy, Kale, Molly, Gabby, Hailee
They are not just snakes. They're garter snakes.
http://www.youtube.com/user/thamnophis14?feature=mhee
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10-20-2011, 05:28 PM #4Pyrondenium Rose
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Re: Slow Growth T.radix
I'd be interested to know the results. I'm sure with his beautiful colour, he could father some real pretty babies.
Chantel
2.2.3 Thamnophis ordinoides Derpy Scales, Hades, Mama, Runt, Pumpkin, Azul, Spots
(Rest in peace Snakey, Snap, Speckles, Silver, Ember and Angel.)
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10-20-2011, 05:32 PM #5matris ut plures
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Re: Slow Growth T.radix
So cute!
Le Ann
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