new wild garter

[kibakiba]

They tend to do that at this time of the year. It is normal. They can live for a long time without any food at all.

[BUSHSNAKE]

thats true only if they are brumating

[guidofatherof5]

It would be great if we could ID this snake.
Any chance you can post a photo?
What State do you live in?

[EasternGirl]

My snakes have gone up to a month without eating and they have never been in brumation. My girls are not hearty eaters. Would love to see a photo of your snake too. Welcome to the forum!

[kibakiba]

It's not. Snakey went 3 months without food before, in the spring. He's never been brumated. He's still perfectly fine.

[dejamitch]

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[dejamitch]

i live in Michigan. my snake seems to be very active and healthy he just hasnt eaten anything. i tried worms and he wont touch them. my top broke on my huge 55 gallon tank so he had to be downsized to a smaller tank. but he seems to like it more cuz he can climb more and can "own" his surroundings easier.

[kibakiba]

Like I've said, it's normal. You can try salmon filet, tilapia filet, guppies or silverside minnows if you like, too.

[guidofatherof5]

You might want to feed on a dish or something.
When your snake starts eating you don't want it to ingest any of those rocks.
Your might also think about using something other then rock.
Here's a link to the care sheet. It will give you some ideas about other substrate.
Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets

[dejamitch]

is my snake a Butlers garter? from what i have researched that would be my best guess. anyone have an idea?