This is another info graphic I did advocating for snakes. When spring comes around snakes start to come out of hibernation and sometimes will end up in people’s backyards. Snakes around this time are killed left and right, whether it is completely harmless or venomous. I want to urge people to learn about snakes and also to leave snakes alone!
Fairly old photos of Mardu, right after a stretch of picky eating. He’s since filled out and is beginning to pick up growth. Will need new pictures soon before it gets too cold even for the garters.
Mardu has finally started to eat on his own again, but that means he’s fallen way behind on growth. He ate a whole pinky for the first time a few days before this photo was taken! Usually he only eats when I split them in half.
One of the Veterinarians I work with has a cat named Izzie, who has been catching garter snakes outside. She has been bringing them into her house and playing with them. The snakes have all been unharmed, except for one unfortunately. It’s always interesting to see a house cat’s abilities to still stalk and hunt.
Guess who loves eating earthworms right from my tongs
Now that he’s eating like a horse I feel confident introducing this garter snake I added to the nature center at work. I’ve nicknamed him Inigo Montoya because he has a wicked scar on one side where it looks like something once tried to bite him in half. Despite this, he’s extremely gentle and easygoing and seems indifferent to being handled. I hope his brush with death didn’t leave him with any lasting health problems because I love him and I want him on exhibit forever.
Guess who loves eating earthworms right from my tongs
Now that he’s eating like a horse I feel confident introducing this garter snake I added to the nature center at work. I’ve nicknamed him Inigo Montoya because he has a wicked scar on one side where it looks like something once tried to bite him in half. Despite this, he’s extremely gentle and easygoing and seems indifferent to being handled. I hope his brush with death didn’t leave him with any lasting health problems because I love him and I want him on exhibit forever.
Guess who loves eating earthworms right from my tongs
Now that he’s eating like a horse I feel confident introducing this garter snake I added to the nature center at work. I’ve nicknamed him Inigo Montoya because he has a wicked scar on one side where it looks like something once tried to bite him in half. Despite this, he’s extremely gentle and easygoing and seems indifferent to being handled. I hope his brush with death didn’t leave him with any lasting health problems because I love him and I want him on exhibit forever.
He’s so cute I can’t stand it
*Bangs fists on table* Show! Us! The! Scar!
He’s a wiggly fella so this is the best I could do:
It’s really apparent when he breathes that he is missing a big chunk from his side, and he has a rib that sticks out at an upsetting angle. Frankly I’m amazed he’s alive after that kind of injury. A true survivor!
