new snake and a question

[anaconda]

hey guys i just found me a snake so i kept him i am upload some pictures as soon as possible his name is anaconda because i found him not yet measured him hes about 6 inches maybe 9 inches id yet but pics will be on there way as soon as possible (garter snake) got a 20 gallon tank for him some forest bark and some dried red crickets (today i am getting him his heat lamp):D:D:D

how to i no if its a guy or girl any help would be nice

[thinkmore]

Once you get the pics posted, I'm sure someone will be able to figure it out :)

[Sid]

Congratulation on your find. You will need to change its diet. Garter do not eat insect. I would suggest trying Guppies and worms to start and later add chopped up pieces of mouse pinkies.

[infernalis]

Hello and welcome.

Can you please describe your snake, color, markings and so forth?

Don't feed it any of those crickets, it would likely show no interest anyways. Small earthworms would be best until we are sure of the species. Some smaller ground snakes are commonly confused with garters so a positive ID will be helpful:D

Sounds like your off to a good start, And I like the ironic name "Anaconda":D

[anaconda]

k I'm trying upload them now!

[anaconda]

sorry every one i wont be able to get pics up until my mom helps me with puttin em up im not that good with the camera

[anaconda]

http://sisu.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/09/02/snakeinhand2.jpg
this is generally what my snake looks like it pretty much looks exactly like it but like i said it will probably be a while until i get the actual pic

[duh duh duh]

agreed on removing the bugs. They will not eat them and it will just make a mess.

Guppies in a small bowl are good.

For background information, I'd suggest you spend an hour or so reading up and printing off materials from this website:

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about reptiles • mcwetboy.com (http://www.mcwetboy.com/reptiles/faq.php)

It's the best for overall garter care that I have come across.

Good luck!

[anaconda]

agreed on removing the bugs. They will not eat them and it will just make a mess.

Guppies in a small bowl are good.

For background information, I'd suggest you spend an hour or so reading up and printing off materials from this website:

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about reptiles • mcwetboy.com (http://www.mcwetboy.com/reptiles/faq.php)

It's the best for overall garter care that I have come across.

Good luck!
thanks i feed my snake a worm twice last week

[duh duh duh]

I would move to frozen (then thawed) pinky mice as soon as possible.

good luck and keep us informed eh?