I was out walking today in southeastern Castro County, Texas and came across a gorgeous milk snake. L. triangulum gentilis, I'm pretty sure. Only 7" or 8" long, perhaps 1/4" in diameter. I would post a pic, but can't figure out how just now. I usually leave snakes where I find them, but this one was just irresistable! I've lived in this area most of my life and this is the first one of these I've ever seen. The only question now is.... what in the world am I going to feed it?
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Wild caught baby
blisterbug
May 16, 2004 07:24 PM
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montykid
May 17, 2004 02:01 PM
I also caught a baby milksnake, although it is an Eastern Milksnake. I have the same question in mind, but I was also wondering if it will eat crickets, since I have a bunch for a pet toad. I know they are constrictors, and typically eat mice and other rodents, but since it is so small (~7 inchs), will it eat insects?
HerperHelmz
May 17, 2004 03:53 PM
Most eastern milk snake babies in the wild will feed on other snakes. Ringneck snakes, water snakes, garter snakes, brown and red belly snakes and maybe small pinkie mice as well.
Michael
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