Prepare to be dazzled — this Albino Checkered Garter Snake is the real deal. Where the normal checkered garter wears dark olives and blacks, this visual albino explodes with brilliant golds, creamy yellows, and warm tangerine oranges arranged in that iconic checkerboard pattern. The deep red eyes add an almost jewel-like quality that makes this snake an absolute showstopper in any collection.
Captive bred and thriving, this albino checkered garter is feeding confidently and displays the alert, inquisitive temperament that makes Thamnophis marcianus such a joy to keep. Albino checkered garters are still relatively uncommon in the hobby compared to albino morphs in other species, which means you’re getting a snake that genuinely turns heads at expos and in online communities.
Priced at $140, this albino checkered garter from Jungle Treasures Exotics offers exceptional value for a visual morph of this caliber. Whether you’re a seasoned collector adding a gem to your lineup or a newcomer who wants a pet snake that looks like liquid sunshine, this is your chance!
- Albino checkered garter snakes lack melanin (dark pigment), which reveals the underlying yellow, orange, and red pigments that are normally hidden — creating their breathtaking golden coloration!
- Checkered garter snakes are mildly venomous to their prey (small fish and amphibians) but completely harmless to humans. Their mild saliva helps them subdue slippery meals in the wild.
- Garter snakes give live birth rather than laying eggs! A single female can deliver 6–35 babies in one litter, making them fascinating to breed.
Enclosure: 20–30 gallon long terrarium; provide climbing branches and a water dish large enough to soak in
Temperature: 75–85°F with a warm basking area of 85–88°F; nighttime drop to 70°F is fine
Humidity: 40–60%; mist lightly during shedding cycles
Diet: Mice (pinky to fuzzy), cut chicken, fish fillets, and earthworms for variety
Lifespan: 8–12 years in captivity with proper husbandry
Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate — easy care with stunning visual payoff
- Visual Albino — No guessing games here; this snake displays the full, vivid albino phenotype in brilliant golds and oranges
- Uncommon Morph — Albino checkered garters are far less common than albino ball pythons or corn snakes, giving your collection genuine distinction
- Breeding Value — Pair with another albino for 100% visual albino offspring, or with a het to produce both visuals and hets
- Easy Keeper — Same bulletproof husbandry as a normal checkered garter; no special care needed for the albino morph
- Great Value at $140 — A visual albino of a less-common species at a price point that’s hard to beat anywhere in Oklahoma
