Please help me with my garter snake!

[RedSidedSPR]

Good choice.

[guidofatherof5]

Soil in a container to assist in feeding is one thing.
Soil as a substrate is something completely different. As a substrate not a good idea.
Sounds like you've made a good decision.

[ConcinusMan]

Might be a good time to carefully read the care sheet, especially the part regarding substrate. Honestly, if you read it thoroughly, it will eliminate the need to ask many common questions. (such as, "can I use soil?") Individual preferences and husbandry styles vary, but most of us here can agree that the content and advice in the care sheet is sound. It was written by us members. I did notice that there is no mention of potting soil though. We'll have to change that. It's a no-go. It can contain pine or cedar products, dust that irritates the respiratory tract, fertilizer, and who knows what else.

Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets

[amcutem]

He guys. Im sorry for asking the same questions over and over.

Like i said. I've never had a snake before and I just want things to be ok.

Michaelangelo still hasn't eaten.

What kind of signs should I look for before I should start being concern about his diet?

I seriously dont know whats wrong with this snake.

Im gonna look for guppies after work.

[guidofatherof5]

Folds of skin on the sides is a good indicator that they are in trouble.

[RedSidedSPR]

Signs? How about sever skinniness?

Nothing is wrong with this snake.

Just be patient. It's not been that long. Just give him time.

[amcutem]

Signs? How about sever skinniness?

Nothing is wrong with this snake.

Just be patient. It's not been that long. Just give him time.

Ok. Thanks.

[RedSidedSPR]

I know how you feel, but really, don't worry about it yet

[amcutem]

I read somewhere that you can force feed snakes.

There's always hope, right.

[RedSidedSPR]

Don't. It's risky and not needed.

There's plenty of hope. he'll eat when he's ready. He's still thicker in the middle then the neck right? He's got food in him.