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what to feed a baby

Argos_mom Jun 29, 2006 05:58 PM

ok i have a very tiny baby eastern garter snake and i dont know what to feed it. a friend found it in his yard and he has cats and he doesnt know how to take care of it so he gave it to me. what do i feed it, how much and what size? i only know about ball pythons

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boz8883 Jun 30, 2006 02:19 PM

I've had success feeding mine VERY tiny Rosie's (a type of minnow i think). Other people have said cutting up earthworms woks too...I haven't tried that though.
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ssssnakeluver Jun 30, 2006 06:47 PM

They will do fine on rosies and guppies. just put them in a shallow dish and they will find them.

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