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| Garter snakes
are found throughout North America in marshes, woodlands,
meadows and in drainage ditches. Typically they have a
black background with a few yellowish stripes on the back.
When born in the wild they can be quite aggressive however
with frequent handling the will calm down. |
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| Natural Location: |
North America |
| Average Lifespan: |
Up to 15 years |
| Estimated Size: |
2' to 5' |
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Feeding
is required once every 2 -3 weeks. A garter snakes diet consists
mainly of feeder fish. Grass snakes will eat crickets as well.
A large bowl of water should be provided for
drinking and swimming. The water must be chlorine free and
changed daily to avoid debris in the water. |
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Garter
Snakes prefer a temperature gradient from 65 degrees F to
85 degrees F. A ceramic heater can be used as the primary
heat source with an undertank heater providing the rest. Garter
Snakes prefer a habitat with a relatively high humidity in
comparison to other snakes.
8-12 hours of light per day is optimal for most
snakes. This light should be provided at a constant time during
the day. |
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Garter
Snakes need a box that is big enough for them to hid in and
branches or something else suitable for climbing. Garter Snakes
are one of the more active snakes so keep this in mind when
designing an enclosure.
These snakes prefer a deep substrate which must
be dry at all times.
The habitat should be cleaned thoroughly once
weekly. Bleach is acceptable to use for this cleaning however
ensure that the habitat is entirely free of the bleach smell
before putting your snake back in. |
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