Pet Garter Snakes: An Introduction to Their Care

Pet garter snake

Pet garter snakes are some of the most rewarding reptiles to keep in captivity. Unlike so many other snake species they may be kept safely in groups, they thrive in beautiful naturalistic vivariums, they grow only to a very modest size and the snakes themselves are absolutely stunning in appearance.  In this introductory care sheet …

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Garter Snake Size: How Big Do Garter Snakes Get?

How big do garter snakes grow?

There are over 30 different species of garter snake known to scientists, and many of these have a number of subspecies. As a result, garter snakes represent a pretty diverse group of animals. Each species, of course, is slightly different which can make providing a definitive answer as to how big garter snakes get isn’t …

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