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Garter snakes are diurnal (awake during the day) and very active. They are not venomous and eat small rodents, fish, inverts and amphibians in the wild. Most species can grow to around 100 cm long and are fairly slender. They can live for 10 years or more and grow quite quickly. Before acquiring a garter snake, you
Learn how to care for your garter snake (Thamnophis sp.) in the best way with help from the ReptiFiles Garter Snake Care Sheet!
Despite being some of the most common snakes in the United States, garter snakes and ribbon snakes are not very common in the pet trade. They can make great pets, however! They’re manageably-sized, fairly hardy, and even tolerate being housed in groups. With good care, garter snakes can live 10 years or more.
If you’re considering keeping a garter snake as a pet, the following basic care guide may help you provide a suitable environment and meet their needs. Keep in mind that there is no specific “right way” to keep garters. The following is what has proven to work best for us. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD PDF CARE GUIDE.
n Free of mites and ticks diet A well-balanced garter or water snake diet consists of: n Comet goldfish, gut-loaded (recently fed) crickets and earthworms. nLong-term use of comet goldfish as the sole food source can cause a vitamin B1 deficiency. Be sure to vary your snake’s diet for optimal nutrition. n May feed on frozen/ thawed rodents, such
Garter snakes are a small species of colubrid found throughout America and Canada. They are extremely successful and often have a varied diet based on what is available in each species’s speci˜c region.
Common Garter Snake OVERVIEW • Scientific Name: Thamnophis sirtalis • Origin: North America • Ease of Care: Beginner • Potential Adult Size: Up to 4ft • Life Span: Upwards of 10 years • Behaviour: Diurnal • Diet: Carnivore • Handling: Intermediate • Humidity: 40-50%
