Hello all! I am new to the forum and the snake world. My husband and son adopted two garters that they found under our wheelbarrow while doing yard work. Both snakes are about 12-14 inches long and one has a larger head and body than the other. They found them last Sunday, 8/13.

So far, no interest in pinkies (can get newborn pinkies and freeze them most any time I want) but they may have eaten some grubs. I am going out today to get some guppies and rosie reds. The snakes seem very happy in their new environment, stretching out on the logs, one has already shed, and when I turn their light on, they always come out of their hidding place and see what is going on. I hope I can keep them happy. I will feel much better once I know they are eating.

Here is a dumb question...how warm does the thawed pinky need to be? I have just been taking them out of the freezer and thawing them on the counter (in a cup) and them trying them. Do I need to be "moving" them for the snakes to eat? Should I cut them up?

Thanks in advance for all the advice. I think I am more excited about the snakes than my kid!

By the way, their names are Lanky and Nick. I will upload some pictures later this weekend.

Thanks,

MominPA