I just caught an apparent hatchling (~12" long) Great Basin Gopher snake. I assume that it will probably eat F/T pinkie mice without problem. How much, and how often should I feed it at this age? Is there anything else that I should supplement its diet with? What size cage and type of substrate would be best for this snake, and at what temp should I maintain its cage? Any other tips would also be appreciated. Thanks in advance for the info!
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Care and Feeding of Great Basin Gopher
Chris_C
Oct 09, 2006 12:40 AM
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skronkykong
Oct 10, 2006 04:53 PM
It will probably eat as often as you feed it so be careful not to overfeed it. It should eat pinkie mice once a week. Give it a hidebox and probably around 80 degrees. For substrate u can use lots of stuff but avoid cedar shavings. I don't think it will need suppliments but switch over to rat pups scented with a mouse when it gets big enough. That's all i can think of.
reako45
Oct 12, 2006 10:19 PM
Welcome to the wonderful world of Pits. I'm almost in the same boat as you. I have an '05 Pacific Gopher I caught out in W. Lancaster, CA. I keep her in an 12"X12" cube for now (til she starts getting bigger). She's capable of eating fuzzies. I feed her 1 or 2 ever 5-6 days. Where'd you catch the snake? Good luck.
reako45
