i have just brought a garter snake and was wondering if anyone can help. i have had him now for a week a he has not eaten anythink they told me in the shop he show be eating about 2x a week as he only young (dont know how young though hes about 15 inchs if that helps) i have been feeding him lance fish (putting them in his water bowl) is there any think else i can feed him or should i put the food some were else?
also how big do they get in lenght and width?
thanks nick
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hawkins
Feb 03, 2005 09:55 AM
Replies (4)
HerperHelmz
Feb 03, 2005 05:19 PM
What kind of garter snake is it??
Michael's Place
hawkins
Feb 04, 2005 07:56 AM
i think its a comman but not sure it black and white strips if that helps. thank
HerperHelmz
Feb 05, 2005 01:56 PM
You can attempt to add some fish-scented pinky mice to it's diet. Or maybe some frogs or toads. Eastern garter snakes as adults are often 2 to 3 feet in length, some can get up to an inch thick.
Mike
Michael's Place
hawkins
Feb 05, 2005 04:34 PM
ok thanks will see how we get on
