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can red-bellied snakes eat wax worms?

turtletyper Jan 26, 2005 11:56 AM

can red-bellied snakes eat wax worm?
(hope this is not to dumb a question)

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HerperHelmz Jan 26, 2005 05:59 PM

If they'll go after them, sure why not. They are always fine on slugs and worms.

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julianhoffman Jan 27, 2005 12:50 PM

You might try "sliming" the waxworms first by smearing them with a slug. This may fool the snake into eating the waxworms. I've never done this with my red bellies, but it might work.

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