Worm Feeding

[ravgez]

Today was cleaning day so after i cleaned out its cage today i decided to take a little trip to walmart to pick up some night crawlers. ive been feeding my baby for the past 2 weeks talapia pieces and its come along way, its getting friendlier by the day and easting more and more. This is the first time feeding nightcrawlers so do i pull one out and feed it whole? or do i have to chop it up live into tiny pieces? Thanks!

[snake man]

Depends on the size of the snake.

[ravgez]

about 11 inches

[ConcinusMan]

Depends on the size of the snake.

I break large night crawlers into thirds, even if it's a 3ft snake. It's just easier that way. Prevents them from crawling back out after being swallowed, (yes, I've actually had that happen) and keeps them from dragging them through the substrate. Either break them by hand or use sharp scissors. Knives don't work very well for this purpose.

[Greg'sGarters]

Depends on the size of the night crawlers, I would say try feeding 3/4 of it, or if not 1/2. You could try feeding it whole, just make sure that the nightcrawler is dead/knocked out. I just run the tap water as hot as I can get it, fill up a bowl with it, and leave it in there for about a minute, that usually does the trick.

[guidofatherof5]

Sounds like cutting the worm into small pieces would work.
8th of an inch is small enough.

[tress29]

The tub of worms I have right now are on the small side. I take two of them and cut a half inch off the biggest worm. Then I cut that into 3 pieces for the little guy. I cut the remaining worms in half. I was lazy tonight and just hand fed the big guys! Sure wish my hognose was so easy to feed!

[Selkielass]

My t. Butlerii will subdue worms almost as long as they are, when young. (I suspect Butlers have pvery potent saliva.)
Other species are happier w pieces not much bigger than their head.

[channa]

Could some body please have a look at yorkshire worms uk please and let me know if these are safe to feed my snake. Many thanks tim

[guidofatherof5]

Stay away from the Dendrobaena worms- Composting worms, toxic to Garters.

The lob worms (Lumbricus terrestris) are safe.
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