Hello From Scarnton PA

[barrels]

Good Day,

I am new to snake ownership, I have common Garter 24" in length and is seemingly healthy. It really likes earthworms and goldfish, he actually smiles when he gets a goldfish. I joined to make sure that I raise the snake properly and give it a happy life. My 6 year old daughter named it Alice and we take care of the snake together.


Thank you for having me

Eric(barrels)

[Stefan-A]

Welcome aboard, Eric. :)

[crzy_kevo]

welcome aboard eric try to refrain from givng it gold fish too many over a long period of time can cause b1 deficiency due to an enzym called thiaminase which can lead to death

[count dewclaw]

Welcome, welcome!

Here's a link (http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Garter_Snake_Care_Sheet) to the care sheet on this forum, it has lots of great information. If you have any other questions, just ask...lots of knowledgable people here. Enjoy.

[infernalis]

welcome aboard Eric try to refrain from giving it gold fish too many over a long period of time can cause b1 deficiency due to an enzyme called thiaminase which can lead to death


Welcome from NY Eric.

I second the no goldfish motion. Kevin said it well.:D

Converting to pinky mice is a breeze with a little bit of effort.

[brain]

Welcome there is a lot of knowledge here

[Sid]

Welcome to the forum, Eric. I'm sure you'll find this site very informative.

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you with us. Welcome Eric, daughter and Alice from the Gilfillans in Iowa:)

[drache]

welcome to the forum, Eric

[Snake lover 3-25]

Welcome to the forum:D hope you like it here:D

[NetBSD]

well hello there from Mount Carmel, PA :D im bout an hours drive from you.

real nice people here and they know their stuff.

goldfish arent a good diet for snakes, they are bottom feeders. i give my garter earthworms, salamanders and minnows. i have yet to get my garter on pinkies but im working on it

[adamanteus]

Hi Eric, and welcome to the forum.:)

[Lori P]

Welcome, Eric. Hope you enjoy it here! Lots of good info. Send pics of your snake when you can, we love pics. And please do read the care sheet to learn about why goldfish are bad. :-)

[anji1971]

Hello, and welcome!:)

[reptile3]

Hello & Welcome Eric :), great place to be!! Can't wait to see pics of your snake!

[gregmonsta]

Greetings :D

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Eric :)

[olive oil]

Hi Eric.:)

[jitami]

Welcome :)

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

welcome from hilltown, PA!!! but I will third or fourth the motion... please please pleaaasseeee do not feed goldfish. If you check out that care sheet, you will understand why. They will kill your snake in the long run and we DEFINITELY do not want that to happen!


we do want pictures, though!:D

[adamanteus]

Hi Eric, and welcome to the forum.:) Sorry for the late reply.
I must agree with the others... avoid the goldfish.

[barrels]

Thank you for all the kind welcomes and the words of advice. I will be asking more questions for the best types of food for a healthy snake.


Eric