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I caught a tiny beautiful ring-neck over by Ellensburg Wa. Can some one give me a few basics on care, such as temperature and what and how often to feed him. He's about half as big around as a pencil right now.

There's seems to be hardly any info on the web about ring-necks. I own a milk snake, gopher, and ball python but I'm sure the care for ring-necks is nothing like any of those.

Thanks

How big is it?

If it is small and you have no experience with ringneck snakes, I say let it go. You'll both be better off.
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He's very small, as in he can curl up in the plastic top of a pop bottle. I do have him eating though. I went to a fishing supply store and they didn't have any small enough worms, so I bought maggots...disgusting I know but I saw him swallow one already. I'm gonna go hunt for some smaller worms but at least he's eating for now.

Here is the link to ringneck snake basic care info from HerperHelmz

http://www.freewebs.com/mikesnake/smallersnakes.htm

I would say release where you found him. It is illegal in the state of Washington to collect or keep any native species of reptile or amphibian without a scientific permit. The state does not issue any permits to hobbyists or anyone else other than established scientific facilities.