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Checkered Garter Snake
Place of Origin and Range | Most of central and western Texas, portions of New Mexico, Arizona, and extreme south eastern California. |
Description | A small snake. The green to brown background colour is marked with a checkered board of dark squares. A light crescent or triangle marks each side of the head behind the jaw. |
Morph Patterns Available | Yes |
Adult Size | Can grow 2-4 feet(0.6-1.2m) |
Accommodation | Woodland or shore line. Plenty of branches for climbing. Leafy plants will provide the required humidity and hides. You will always want to include a large dish for bathing and soaking in to improve shedding. Always include a day basking spot at 80'F(27'C). Along with multiple hides. Minimum 2 x 2 x 4 feet for an adult. |
Lifespan | Can live 12-15 years |
Feeding / Diet | These snakes typically eat mice or rats. |
Other Considerations | Snakes are relatively hardy low maintenance animals when kept in the correct environment, and require little day to day care other than feeding and cleaning out the tank as required. However, like all animals, they can still become sick or injured despite our best intentions to prevent this. |