wild-caught snake

savannah825 · 04-09-2007, 09:23 PM

Hi everyone.
I recently caught a young Western Terrestrial Garter snake. She is a very pretty little girl, but I'm not all that familiar with garter snake diets. I've only had corn snakes. Since she is wild caught what should I feed her

Please let me know any inforamtion that you have.

Thanks,
Savannah

adamanteus · 04-09-2007, 09:45 PM

Hi Savannah, welcome to the forum. You should be trying to feed your new snake on fish, pinky mice and occasional worms. There are certain fish species to avoid as they contain an enzyme called thiaminase, which can eventually cause life-threatening dietary deficiencies. You will find all the information you could need in the feeding section of the General Care sheet. (Follow the "Articles" tab at the top of your screen). Also read the article on Thiamin.

Odie · 04-10-2007, 01:20 AM

Hi, from Oregon Savannah.

Pinky · 04-10-2007, 01:22 AM

Hello and Welcome!

We're also new and have a wild Garter. So far she's doing well and has eaten a fish on her own, and I think a worm? We do plan on getting pinkies for her next meal tho.

Cazador · 04-10-2007, 02:06 AM

Hi Savannah, and welcome to the forum

. Let us hear about some of your feeding success stories. Cheers,

Rick

drache · 04-10-2007, 04:33 AM

Hi Savannah
welcome to the forum
may your snake thrive

Sid · 04-10-2007, 05:16 AM

Welcome to the forum Savannah. Would love ot see a photo of your new Garter.

Sid

adamanteus · 04-10-2007, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid

Welcome to the forum Savannah. Would love ot see a photo of your new Garter.

Sid

Yes, I agree with Sid. You say she's a pretty girl...so let's see a photo of her, Savannah.

GarterGuy · 04-10-2007, 08:54 AM

Howdy and welcome to the forum Savannah. You should be able to find all th info. you need here, but if you still have any Q's don't be afraid to ask. Good luck with your new little friend.
Roy

Stefan-A · 04-10-2007, 10:27 AM

Welcome aboard, Savannah.

04-09-2007, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
savannah825 Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8	wild-caught snake Hi everyone. I recently caught a young Western Terrestrial Garter snake. She is a very pretty little girl, but I'm not all that familiar with garter snake diets. I've only had corn snakes. Since she is wild caught what should I feed her Please let me know any inforamtion that you have. Thanks, Savannah

04-09-2007, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,057	Re: wild-caught snake Hi Savannah, welcome to the forum. You should be trying to feed your new snake on fish, pinky mice and occasional worms. There are certain fish species to avoid as they contain an enzyme called thiaminase, which can eventually cause life-threatening dietary deficiencies. You will find all the information you could need in the feeding section of the General Care sheet. (Follow the "Articles" tab at the top of your screen). Also read the article on Thiamin. __________________ James.

04-10-2007, 01:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Odie Adult snake Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 621	Re: wild-caught snake Hi, from Oregon Savannah.

04-10-2007, 01:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pinky Juvenile snake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 177	Re: wild-caught snake Hello and Welcome! We're also new and have a wild Garter. So far she's doing well and has eaten a fish on her own, and I think a worm? We do plan on getting pinkies for her next meal tho. __________________ Marc & Marie

04-10-2007, 02:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: wild-caught snake Hi Savannah, and welcome to the forum . Let us hear about some of your feeding success stories. Cheers, Rick

04-10-2007, 04:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,839	Re: wild-caught snake Hi Savannah welcome to the forum may your snake thrive __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another." Mark Twain

04-10-2007, 05:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sid Thamnophis Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,960	Re: wild-caught snake Welcome to the forum Savannah. Would love ot see a photo of your new Garter. Sid

04-10-2007, 08:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,356	Re: wild-caught snake Howdy and welcome to the forum Savannah. You should be able to find all th info. you need here, but if you still have any Q's don't be afraid to ask. Good luck with your new little friend. Roy __________________ *Roy* 1.1 T.s.pickeringi 0.1 T.s.concinnus 0.0.2 T.s.pallidulus

04-10-2007, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,384	Re: wild-caught snake Welcome aboard, Savannah.

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