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    Hi everyone.
    I recently caught a young Western Terrestrial Garter snake. She is a very pretty little girl, but I'm not all that familiar with garter snake diets. I've only had corn snakes. Since she is wild caught what should I feed her Please let me know any inforamtion that you have.

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    Savannah

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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Hi Savannah, welcome to the forum. You should be trying to feed your new snake on fish, pinky mice and occasional worms. There are certain fish species to avoid as they contain an enzyme called thiaminase, which can eventually cause life-threatening dietary deficiencies. You will find all the information you could need in the feeding section of the General Care sheet. (Follow the "Articles" tab at the top of your screen). Also read the article on Thiamin.
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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Hi, from Oregon Savannah.

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    Hello and Welcome!

    We're also new and have a wild Garter. So far she's doing well and has eaten a fish on her own, and I think a worm? We do plan on getting pinkies for her next meal tho.
    Marc & Marie

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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Hi Savannah, and welcome to the forum . Let us hear about some of your feeding success stories. Cheers,

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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Hi Savannah
    welcome to the forum
    may your snake thrive
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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Welcome to the forum Savannah. Would love ot see a photo of your new Garter.

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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Quote Originally Posted by Sid View Post
    Welcome to the forum Savannah. Would love ot see a photo of your new Garter.

    Sid
    Yes, I agree with Sid. You say she's a pretty girl...so let's see a photo of her, Savannah.
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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Howdy and welcome to the forum Savannah. You should be able to find all th info. you need here, but if you still have any Q's don't be afraid to ask. Good luck with your new little friend.
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    Re: wild-caught snake

    Welcome aboard, Savannah.

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