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Info on garter snake morphs and locals

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I'm normally a ball python guy but I'm wanting to focus more on garter snake morphs and locals but there's a problem, there isn't much info on them. I've searched and searched but it's slim pickens. I know I've seen a few users on here that have a variety for sale and I've been on a user here's website, Jeff Bennfer if I remember correctly. If any body could point me in the direction of a good list or even a couple I can piece together myself I would greatly appreciate it.

Also I'm curious as to how breeders of garter snakes get the minnows and other feeder fish throughout the year. I live in ohio and I can get them from bait stores no problem when it's warm out but once the cold sets in the only places are are pet stores and I avoid them at all costs unless I'm getting accessories, bulbs, and things of that nature. As before I'd greatly appreciateany input.

Thanks guys,
Matt Mullins
 
Visit thamnophis.com for info! As far as feeder fish go I would only use feeder guppies with the occasional rosy if you can't get the guppies, but bait shop minnows are usually very high in parasites and you always have to worry about vitamin b deficiency in fish including thiaminase which is an enzyme that breaks down thiamine. I start my babies on nightcrawler and pinky parts mixed together and if it's a species that prefers fish I just pour a little fish juice in the mixture and that usually works good for me. I have had a very high success rate for raising baby garters up by using nightcrawler and pinky parts. If you look on the garter snake forum you will find a caresheet and a list of fish that do and do not carry thiaminase. Hope this helps!
 
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