New to snakes

[tyjare]

I found a young Garter by a tractor on the farm i work at. I took it home and set it up in a ten gallon,( moving it to my 20 gallon long just need to by a screen top) with some bark chips, a water dish, a log to bask on and hide under, and some leaf litter. After doing research i still had some questions.


What do you feed baby to young garters? I have been trying with earthworms
I am used to frogs so do i have to mist a snakes tank or does the water dish provide the necessary moisture?
Which type of uvb bulb to buy? was looking at these two

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/uvb-fluorescent-lights-mercury-vapor-bulbs/-/zoo-med-compact-fluorescent-50-uv-bulb/

http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/uvb-fluorescent-lights-mercury-vapor-bulbs/-/zoo-med-compact-fluorescent-100-uv-bulb/

4. How often do you supplement food, and how often do you feed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[prattypus]

There are great care sheets listed on here. They answer all the questions you've asked.

[ConcinusMan]

But it's not that easy to find. Here you go: http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Main_Page

[prattypus]

But it's not that easy to find. Here you go: http://www.thamnophis.com/caresheets/index.php?title=Main_Page
:D I knew someone with better linking skills would offer it up- I just wanted to seem helpful. Like the guy that asks if you need help right after you moved the couch up 3 flights of stairs.

[infernalis]

other items to try, feeder guppies and chopped up pinkie mouse.

Good luck, and read that care sheet over, good stuff.

and by the way...

http://www.thamfriends.com/mat.jpg

[Mommy2many]

Welcome to the forum. Your young snake might take a few days or weeks to adjust. If it seems reluctant to eat the earthworms, try cutting them up.

[tyjare]

I went through the care sheets which were very helpful. I think i have a
T.s. sirtalis- Eastern Garter

The only thing i couldn't find was anything about uvb bulbs anybody
have any ideas? The rest was answered perfectly thanks for the welcome and info

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, tyjare :)

[guidofatherof5]

Hello from Iowa
T.radix heaven.

[Hollis_Steed]

Hello and welcome to a great forum! From Utah!

[gregmonsta]

Greetings :D

[tyjare]

Thanks for the warm welcome just had one more question. How long do you think it will take before it stops urinating on me every time i pick it up

[Mommy2many]

Never:D:eek::D