New Borns - Page 2

JoeStef · 07-27-2007, 04:37 AM

Some of the babies still have some of their shedded skin on them, is it true that I should put a damp sponge in there for them?

GarterGuy · 07-27-2007, 07:41 AM

Better then that, put in a small dish full of damp sphagnum moss...something they can crawl in and out of. If needed they'll seek out the moisture with out having it get the rest of the tank damp.

Roy

JoeStef · 08-03-2007, 02:25 PM

Has anyone tried feeding their baby garters Red Trout worms since they are smaller worms?

chloe · 08-03-2007, 03:12 PM

Some worms are toxic to garters and i believe the ones you are talking about are the ones that are captively farm bred for fishing, and are the ones you find in compost which are toxic.

Earthworms/night crawlers are fine and you can find them in all different sizes or chop them up for your babies.

chloe · 08-03-2007, 03:16 PM

there is a previous thread on feeding worms, which might me of interest to you

earthworms

jasuncle1972 · 08-04-2007, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeStef

I caught my Garter about a month ago and when I woke up this morning there were babies in the cage. Since this is my first snake can anyone tell me what to do and how to take care of them? Also if anyone would want then just let me know.

Hi joe stef, I also had a female give birth recently. I've been giving my babies rosy minnows and there eating good. I asked my local pet shop how often to feed and I was told 3x/week. good luck with your babies.

adamanteus · 08-06-2007, 12:00 PM

Hi Joseph, How are the babies doing? Are they eating yet?

jasuncle1972 · 08-07-2007, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamanteus

Hi Joseph, How are the babies doing? Are they eating yet?

If this is for me, yes very well. i've got them seperated so I can track who eats & who doesn't. Thanks for asking.

adamanteus · 08-07-2007, 10:18 AM

It was actually for JoeStef, who started this thread, but I'm glad to hear yours are doing well too.

vwsrcool · 08-08-2007, 03:56 PM

congarats! cant wait to see the pictures

07-27-2007, 04:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
JoeStef Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Country:	Re: New Borns Some of the babies still have some of their shedded skin on them, is it true that I should put a damp sponge in there for them?

07-27-2007, 07:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,356 Country:	Re: New Borns Better then that, put in a small dish full of damp sphagnum moss...something they can crawl in and out of. If needed they'll seek out the moisture with out having it get the rest of the tank damp. Roy __________________ *Roy* 1.1 T.s.pickeringi 0.1 T.s.concinnus 0.0.2 T.s.pallidulus

08-03-2007, 02:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoeStef Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Country:	Re: New Borns Has anyone tried feeding their baby garters Red Trout worms since they are smaller worms?

08-03-2007, 03:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
chloe Juvenile snake Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. Wales Posts: 140 Country:	Re: New Borns Some worms are toxic to garters and i believe the ones you are talking about are the ones that are captively farm bred for fishing, and are the ones you find in compost which are toxic. Earthworms/night crawlers are fine and you can find them in all different sizes or chop them up for your babies.

08-03-2007, 03:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
chloe Juvenile snake Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: N. Wales Posts: 140 Country:	Re: New Borns there is a previous thread on feeding worms, which might me of interest to you earthworms

08-06-2007, 12:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,351 Country:	Re: New Borns Hi Joseph, How are the babies doing? Are they eating yet? __________________ James.

08-07-2007, 10:18 AM	#19 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,351 Country:	Re: New Borns It was actually for JoeStef, who started this thread, but I'm glad to hear yours are doing well too. __________________ James.

08-08-2007, 03:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
vwsrcool "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sunbury pennsylvania usa Posts: 91 Country:	Re: New Borns congarats! cant wait to see the pictures

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