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gibble888
04-05-2013, 08:47 AM
I see lots of people feed silversides but my garters wont eat them(2 infernalis 1 eastern) I have tried putting other food in (worms,pinks) but they wont even look at it. I bought a 5lb frozen block at a pet store,sealed,look fresh,i dont get it they will eat guppies and trout fillet,heart and liver,sometimes before the dish hits the bottom of the cage.

chris-uk
04-05-2013, 10:01 AM
Keep trying. All of mine will eat smelt (I think that what you call silversides are the same as smelt).
My infernalis wolf down anything, but I remember they were a bit hesitant the first time I offered smelt, they didn't get anything else instead and accepted it at the next feed.

gibble888
04-05-2013, 10:23 AM
Yes i think they are the same: almost clear with a silver ribbon on each side. They smell like they are in saltwater. Its no biggie i just like to feed a wide range and silvers are cheaper than pinks. Thanks for your input!