Today I looked into my Garter tank, and to my surprise I found a baby garter snake looking back at me! My two garter snakes were both found while large enough to eat pinkies and night crawlers, and I am unsure of what to feed these little guys. If I'm not mistaken, they can go for some weeks without feeding after birth, but to be on the safe side I would like to pick up some feed tomorrow, but I have no idea what would be acceptable for such a tiny snake. So far I have counted 9 babies, but I don't know if I upset the mother into holding the rest for the time, so I will count again tomorrow! Maybe IF I can get my camera working, pictures too.
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Thread: Supprise Snakes.
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08-17-2007, 12:15 AM #1"Preparing For First shed"
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08-17-2007, 12:21 AM #2Forum Moderator
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Worms (cut them into smaller pieces if they are too large), guppies and other small fish, parts of bigger fish, parts of pinkies.
Congratulations, by the way.
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08-17-2007, 04:20 AM #3Thamnophis Addict
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I agree with Stefan's list. I don't feel new borns can or should go several week after birth without food. I alway start mine feeding within a few days after birth. Congratulations by the way.
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08-17-2007, 06:57 AM #4Dutch, bold and Thamnophis-crazy
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Congratulations. Worms often work the best.
It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner.
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08-17-2007, 09:07 AM #5Basilisk (The King of all Serpents)
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I agree with all the above.......Welcome and Congrats!!!!!!
Justin
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08-17-2007, 09:34 AM #6Hi, I'm New Here!
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Chopped up nightcrawlers, for the win!
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08-17-2007, 10:03 AM #7Mr Thamnophis
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they won't eat for a day or two, they will go thru a shed first. feeder guppies are really good to start with.
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08-17-2007, 11:37 AM #8"PM Boots For Custom Title"
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best to separate from parents too, (just incase you haven't already!)
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08-17-2007, 12:16 PM #9Moderator
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Re: Supprise Snakes.
Hi Geoffrey, and welcome to the forum.
You've received plenty of good, sound advice already, so I won't add to it. Congratulations.James.
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08-17-2007, 03:14 PM #10Ophiuchus rhea
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hi Geoffrey
welcome to the forum
nice to meet you and congratsrhea
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