^-^ Mishka my new red sided garter snake ^-^

[JodiLeigh]

Hi,

I got my very first snake a few days ago. A female, I think (70% sure) red sided garter snake about 10 months old.

She's beautiful and so friendly! I was surprised at how quickly she got used to me and she is the best pet I've had

I have taken some pictures, they aren't great but you get the gist.

She loves burrowing in my hair as you can see.

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for feeding, tried feeding her last night but she didn't seem interested but the person I got her off said he hadn't fed her for a few days so means she hasn't eaten in about a week so surely she should eat, right?

I am feeding her frozen pinkies and as I was told and read up on a million different sites I warmed it up a little and cut its head a little so she could smell it better.

Is there anything else I can try? I hear you can dip it in stock but I'm not sure about that.

Any suggestions about this or any tips I should know about garter snakes in general would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

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