Worm Feeding

[channa]

I'm completely put off now with the feeding of worms. I'm not sure whats what and i don't want to take the risk with not knowing what worm is what. I only got the girl yesterday so in no rush to offer her any food as yet. Will pick up some trout next week and try her and maybe try a fluff. Thanks you for your help steve

[guidofatherof5]

If you stick with lob worms you will be safe. Check out the care sheet for a photo of compost worms which are to be avoided.

Garter Snake Forum - Garter Caresheet

[channa]

This is the worrying thing. I have just bought a tub of "earthworms" From my local store but they look like the worms that link says not to feed! Lob worms from bait stores these are the big fat juicy ones right?

[guidofatherof5]

Can you post a photo of the "earthworms"? Let's see if we can ID the worm.
Adult lob worms are big and juicy according to my garters.

[gregmonsta]

This is the worrying thing. I have just bought a tub of "earthworms" From my local store but they look like the worms that link says not to feed! Lob worms from bait stores these are the big fat juicy ones right?

Fishing Worms and Bait - Lobworms | Worms Direct

[channa]

Thanks Greg... Steve will get some pics up asap. Plus of the new set up having temp troubles.

[channa]

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Ok the worms that i bought,Plus the fish given to me if anybody can identify either and let me know if they are safe my my little girl.

Many many thanks for your time and patience with me.

Regards Tim

[guidofatherof5]

Don't feed those worms. The banding is a dead giveaway for a compost work and the rounded tail section. Notice they don't have a flat tail like a night crawler/lob worm.
Sorry I can't help you on the fish. Do you have the common name for them? What were they sold as?

[channa]

Got the fish from the store i bought my snake from they just said it's what we feed ours. As always if im not sure i like to check before i do anything and glad i did. The worms i was told again,it's what they feed theres so just shows how little these people that are selling these animals know. Thanks Steve have ordered 100 lobs should be here this week. Is it best to feed the worms along side fluffs,and put some trout fillet in now and again? It's just taken a fluff without hesitating.

[guidofatherof5]

A varied diet is best in most situations. Please let them know that compost worms are bad for garters. Refer them to the forum care sheet or take them a copy of it. It might just save their snake's life.