Supprise Snakes.

[Seere121]

Today I looked into my Garter tank, and to my surprise I found a baby garter snake looking back at me! My two garter snakes were both found while large enough to eat pinkies and night crawlers, and I am unsure of what to feed these little guys. If I'm not mistaken, they can go for some weeks without feeding after birth, but to be on the safe side I would like to pick up some feed tomorrow, but I have no idea what would be acceptable for such a tiny snake. So far I have counted 9 babies, but I don't know if I upset the mother into holding the rest for the time, so I will count again tomorrow! Maybe IF I can get my camera working, pictures too.

[Stefan-A]

Worms (cut them into smaller pieces if they are too large), guppies and other small fish, parts of bigger fish, parts of pinkies.

Congratulations, by the way. :)

[Sid]

I agree with Stefan's list. I don't feel new borns can or should go several week after birth without food. I alway start mine feeding within a few days after birth. Congratulations by the way.

[Thamnophis]

Congratulations. Worms often work the best.

[enigma200316]

I agree with all the above.......Welcome and Congrats!!!!!!

[Kattywampus]

Chopped up nightcrawlers, for the win!

[ssssnakeluvr]

they won't eat for a day or two, they will go thru a shed first. feeder guppies are really good to start with.

[CrazyHedgehog]

best to separate from parents too, (just incase you haven't already!):rolleyes:

[adamanteus]

Hi Geoffrey, and welcome to the forum.:)
You've received plenty of good, sound advice already, so I won't add to it. Congratulations.

[drache]

hi Geoffrey
welcome to the forum
nice to meet you and congrats

[Seere121]

I let them spend the first night together since I wasn't sure if she was done or not, then I separated them. I'm planning on releasing all but two into the wild after they have grown a bit and have started eating as I found the mother while she was pregnant and don't want to strain the population. Couldn't find batteries for the camera, so no pictures.

[enigma200316]

no pictures.....:(