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Albino Checkered Garter Snakes
Species
Natricinae
Sex
Unsexed
Age
Baby
Origin
Captive Bred
Diet
Other, Mouse (Frozen/thawed)
Category
Garter Snakes
Looking for the crown jewel of garter snake keeping? This Albino Checkered Garter Snake is a living work of art — a radiant display of peach, amber, and creamy white that transforms the already-beautiful checkered garter pattern into something truly extraordinary. Every scale catches the light differently, creating an almost iridescent shimmer of warm tones that photographs simply cannot do justice.
This captive-bred albino is healthy, well-established, and feeding like a champ on a varied diet. Checkered garter snakes are renowned in the hobby for their bold personalities — they’re the snake that actually wants to come out and see what you’re doing. Combine that engaging personality with the jaw-dropping albino coloration, and you’ve got a pet that’s as interactive as it is beautiful.
Available now at $150 from Jungle Treasures Exotics in Shawnee, Oklahoma. This is a premium selection — hand-picked for vibrant color expression and excellent temperament. Don’t sleep on this opportunity — premium albino checkered garters move fast!
🧠 DID YOU KNOW?
- Checkered garter snakes are native to the south-central United States and northern Mexico, where they thrive near streams, ponds, and irrigation ditches — they’re semi-aquatic and genuinely enjoy swimming!
- Garter snakes have one of the fastest metabolisms of any snake, which means they eat frequently and grow quickly. Many keepers find this makes them more interactive at feeding time than slower-metabolism species.
- The albino trait in checkered garters is recessive, meaning both parents must carry the gene to produce visual albinos. Every baby this snake produces will carry at least one copy of the albino gene — guaranteed!
🏠 CARE AT A GLANCE
Enclosure: 20–40 gallon terrarium; include a shallow water feature for soaking and enrichment
Temperature: Ambient 75–82°F with a basking zone of 85–88°F
Humidity: 40–60%; a large water bowl usually maintains adequate ambient humidity
Diet: Varied diet of appropriately sized mice, chicken pieces, fish (thiaminase-free), and earthworms
Lifespan: 10–12+ years with attentive care and a balanced diet
Experience Level: All levels — one of the most forgiving and rewarding snakes to keep
⭐ WHY THIS ANIMAL?
- Premium Color Expression — Hand-selected for exceptional vibrancy; rich peach and amber tones that intensify with age
- Personality Plus — Checkered garters are among the most alert, curious, and handleable snake species in the hobby
- Versatile Breeder — A visual albino guarantees every offspring carries the albino gene
- Low Maintenance, High Reward — Simple care requirements with a spectacular visual payoff
- Oklahoma Local — Available in person at Jungle Treasures Exotics in Shawnee
