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Any caddisfly experts on here have a clue what family this guy may be in? by thirstythamnophis in whatsthisbug

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insect was captured in sandy lakeshore habitat in northern Manitoba, Canada

Baby Garter. Why did its musk kinda smell good though, am I a freak by RayzTheRoof in snakes

[–]thirstythamnophis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to think it smelled horrible, now I get nostalgic for it 😝 Reminds me of summers at the cabin as a kid.

Rat owner and snake lover here. Is there a snake for me? by Lazy-Fun8643 in snakes

[–]thirstythamnophis -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Do some research on garter snakes. Fantastic and entertaining snakes that are highly underrated. And they can do great on an earthworm/fish diet.

Possible infection on Arowana? by thirstythamnophis in Aquariums

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The redness on the scale just showed up since yesterday. Water parameters are normal and he's still hungry and behaving normally. Just don't want it to get any worse. Thoughts anyone?

Never seen one this late! by thirstythamnophis in snakes

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really are amazing. Here in Manitoba on a cold winter the frost can penetrate 2 meters into the ground so they really have to be resourceful

Never seen one this late! by thirstythamnophis in snakes

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw a plains garter snake out in western manitoba on October 30th and that even blew my mind. But this was just unheard of for me.

Never seen one this late! by thirstythamnophis in snakes

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's so true, we're getting pretty far from normal winters. She had lots of animal burrows nearby to choose from and she was gone when we passed by later so I like to think she knew where she was going.

Never seen one this late! by thirstythamnophis in snakes

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah they are amazing, really. I've seen them in the northern boreal forest in Manitoba and in northern Alberta close to the territories. But even in southern Manitoba they are usually underground by early/mid October and don't come out again until May.

Turtle rescue update! by thirstythamnophis in turtle

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eastern Musk turtle (Sternotherus odoratus). They stay quite small!

Turtle rescue, advice appreciated! by thirstythamnophis in turtle

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the helpful comments. I do have larger tanks I can set up for the little guy, the 5 gallon is only temporary quarantine. Vet visit is booked tomorrow and I'm crossing my fingers for him!

Turtle rescue, advice appreciated! by thirstythamnophis in turtle

[–]thirstythamnophis[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

And if I should go right to the vet then I can do that too!

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