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    Exersize???

    I cannot take mine outside or let them go to roam around house . What are some ways to be able to exersize garter snakes. Please tell me and others who dont know please what are some suggestions. Thank you.
    I wanted to Thank you Steve for your help with the heating pad.

    I have 4 Easterns(mine: Furbie and Whiplash; moms: Diamond and Silky) all are 5 and half months old. So much fun gaters are.

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    Re: Exersize???

    Just holding them can be good exercise.
    The moving/crawling they do when being held is good.
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    Re: Exersize???

    I do that already. So thats cool. I read somewhere that bath tub with warm water is good but how deep should I put it? I would put rocks in so that they have somewhere to go if they get tired. I also know not to leave them alone.
    I wanted to Thank you Steve for your help with the heating pad.

    I have 4 Easterns(mine: Furbie and Whiplash; moms: Diamond and Silky) all are 5 and half months old. So much fun gaters are.

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    Re: Exersize???

    Bath tub exercise should be monitored. I don't think rocks would be necessary.
    As far as depth, I don't think you need more then a few inches.
    Just my opinion.
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    Re: Exersize???

    Bathtub, warm water and supervision. My snakes love swimming.
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    Re: Exersize???

    Ok I will do that tomorrow. Now for the warmth. Should it be like bath water for a baby. Or cooler then that?
    I wanted to Thank you Steve for your help with the heating pad.

    I have 4 Easterns(mine: Furbie and Whiplash; moms: Diamond and Silky) all are 5 and half months old. So much fun gaters are.

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    Re: Exersize???

    Luke warm/warm to the touch is good, in my experience.
    Chantel
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    Re: Exersize???

    Also make sure they have plenty to keep them busy in the cage and room to scoot about.

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    Re: Exersize???

    Thank you. I will put them in the tub tomorrow. it will be interested in seeing what they do. i will have to take pics if I can. Also they have plenty to do with a cpl of tubes to crawl around also a fake vine they love to crawl on.
    I wanted to Thank you Steve for your help with the heating pad.

    I have 4 Easterns(mine: Furbie and Whiplash; moms: Diamond and Silky) all are 5 and half months old. So much fun gaters are.

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    Re: Exersize???

    Quote Originally Posted by kibakiba View Post
    Luke warm/warm to the touch is good, in my experience.

    Warm water + garter snake = poop
    Steve
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