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OregonHerpaholic · 03-09-2007, 11:32 PM

What is the long term effect of feeding gartersnakes a all mouse diet??

Rodents are not a natural part of most garter diets, so how do a high fat, high protein lifestyle effect their overall health?? I have seen other herps(large frogs and monitors mostly) that have been given a mouse diet..with very negative results...fatty liver disease, bone problems, etc.

Has there been any studies as to the long-term effect on this "captive" diet?

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Billie

03-09-2007, 11:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
OregonHerpaholic Never shed Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 34 Country:	Mouse Question What is the long term effect of feeding gartersnakes a all mouse diet?? Rodents are not a natural part of most garter diets, so how do a high fat, high protein lifestyle effect their overall health?? I have seen other herps(large frogs and monitors mostly) that have been given a mouse diet..with very negative results...fatty liver disease, bone problems, etc. Has there been any studies as to the long-term effect on this "captive" diet? Do Tell Billie __________________ Have You Hugged Your Herp Today??