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[kibakiba]

Most people who sell garter babies on here make sure that they're eating well before selling them. It should be fine if you bought another baby that was eating

[snakehill]

I got mine from Scott F. and he was eating feeder guppies when he was shipped to me. I have only been able to get him to eat worms so far. Is getting them to eat a common problem among all baby snakes or just baby garters?

[guidofatherof5]

Is getting them to eat a common problem among all baby snakes or just baby garters?

It can be hit or miss. I've found most baby garters eat without too much trouble.
Then there's that very small percentage that give you trouble.

[RedSidedSPR]

^^^what she said^^^

[RedSidedSPR]

very common. Less common if he's eaten before, but you got him to eat worms thats good

Mix the worms with guppies. Have the worm crawling with guppies, he should eat both (if he eats the worms)

[RedSidedSPR]

it's common to have trouble though. Don't feel like it's you

[guidofatherof5]

It can be hit or miss. I've found most baby garters eat without too much trouble.
Then there's that very small percentage that give you trouble.

it's common to have trouble though. Don't feel like it's you

I should have clarified my statement. Most babies take a certain period of time to start eating. That time is on their schedule.
Most will eat.
The small percentage I spoke of is the snakes that are troubled/slow or non-eaters. These snakes are prime for "failure to thrive"
I do not think your snake is in that latter category.

[snakehill]

But Scott that's you! You're like the snake whisperer! I don't know how you do it! Maybe I should ship Starter to you or RedSidedSPR.

[RedSidedSPR]

hey, first off, that's Steve

Second, we may not get him eating any better than you. I'm sure Steve (and Scott ) have had snakes that won't eat.

Also, YOURS ATE!! He's just a troubled eater! That's fine, he'll get the hang of it!

[snakehill]

Yes I know!!!! I already sent him a pm apologizing for the error!!!!