Hey guys its me again, and i have some questions


First, i have a WC red sided garter that i believe is a juvenile female and i have her eating pinks, salmon and nightcrawlers but i was wondering how often i should feed her? The meals uve fed her have been: a few chunks of salmon and a pink; two pinks and a few pieces of salmon; and a nightcrawler here and there and ive waited about 3-5 days between each feeding but she is very aggressive and i was wondering if im feeding her enough or too frequently or not frequent enough? After i feed her she always looks around her viv and everytime i make a movement she gets all hyped up like she thinking im feeding her some more. What are your thoughts?

Secondly, i was wondering if garters can be tamed through lots of handling? My garter eats SUPER aggressively and during the day doesnt come out much but sticks some of her body out of her hides but thats about it. Everytime i try to handle her she start slithering really fast and "crazy-like" like shes trying to escape. Can she be calmed down through lots of handling and determination or is that how she always will be? i have her near the kitchen where there's lots of traffic btw.

And lastly, i was wondering on how big red-sided garters grow? Mine is somewhere between 1-2 feet im guessing(hasnt sheded yet) and is about 3/4-1in thick. And im not completely sure its a female but i just guessed based on its voratous appitite.




I really appreciate any and all replys and advice and thank you very much for your help!