Supprise Snakes.

Seere121 · 08-17-2007, 12:15 AM

Today I looked into my Garter tank, and to my surprise I found a baby garter snake looking back at me! My two garter snakes were both found while large enough to eat pinkies and night crawlers, and I am unsure of what to feed these little guys. If I'm not mistaken, they can go for some weeks without feeding after birth, but to be on the safe side I would like to pick up some feed tomorrow, but I have no idea what would be acceptable for such a tiny snake. So far I have counted 9 babies, but I don't know if I upset the mother into holding the rest for the time, so I will count again tomorrow! Maybe IF I can get my camera working, pictures too.

Stefan-A · 08-17-2007, 12:21 AM

Worms (cut them into smaller pieces if they are too large), guppies and other small fish, parts of bigger fish, parts of pinkies.

Congratulations, by the way.

Sid · 08-17-2007, 04:20 AM

I agree with Stefan's list. I don't feel new borns can or should go several week after birth without food. I alway start mine feeding within a few days after birth. Congratulations by the way.

Thamnophis · 08-17-2007, 06:57 AM

Congratulations. Worms often work the best.

enigma200316 · 08-17-2007, 09:07 AM

I agree with all the above.......Welcome and Congrats!!!!!!

Kattywampus · 08-17-2007, 09:34 AM

Chopped up nightcrawlers, for the win!

ssssnakeluvr · 08-17-2007, 10:03 AM

they won't eat for a day or two, they will go thru a shed first. feeder guppies are really good to start with.

CrazyHedgehog · 08-17-2007, 11:37 AM

best to separate from parents too, (just incase you haven't already!)

adamanteus · 08-17-2007, 12:16 PM

Hi Geoffrey, and welcome to the forum.

You've received plenty of good, sound advice already, so I won't add to it. Congratulations.

drache · 08-17-2007, 03:14 PM

hi Geoffrey
welcome to the forum
nice to meet you and congrats

08-17-2007, 12:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Seere121 Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17 Country:	Supprise Snakes. Today I looked into my Garter tank, and to my surprise I found a baby garter snake looking back at me! My two garter snakes were both found while large enough to eat pinkies and night crawlers, and I am unsure of what to feed these little guys. If I'm not mistaken, they can go for some weeks without feeding after birth, but to be on the safe side I would like to pick up some feed tomorrow, but I have no idea what would be acceptable for such a tiny snake. So far I have counted 9 babies, but I don't know if I upset the mother into holding the rest for the time, so I will count again tomorrow! Maybe IF I can get my camera working, pictures too.

08-17-2007, 12:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stefan-A The Prince of Insufficient Light. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 5,772 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. Worms (cut them into smaller pieces if they are too large), guppies and other small fish, parts of bigger fish, parts of pinkies. Congratulations, by the way. __________________ Ophidia in herba.

08-17-2007, 04:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sid Thamnophis Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,816 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. I agree with Stefan's list. I don't feel new borns can or should go several week after birth without food. I alway start mine feeding within a few days after birth. Congratulations by the way. __________________ Sid 9.14 T. s sirtalis, 2.2. T. s pinkeringii, 1.1 T. e vagrans, 1.1 T. s parietalis, 1.0 T. s sackenii- Peninsular Ribbon

08-17-2007, 06:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Thamnophis Dutch, bold and Thamnophis-crazy Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,334 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. Congratulations. Worms often work the best. __________________ Kousebandslangen.nl - Member of the EGSA It is always advisable to be a loser if you cannot become a winner. Frank Zappa

08-17-2007, 09:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
enigma200316 Basilisk (The King of all Serpents) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: northwestern, PA Posts: 1,908 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. I agree with all the above.......Welcome and Congrats!!!!!! __________________ Justin 1.1 similis 0.0.1 parietalis 1.0 sirtalis

08-17-2007, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kattywampus Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 8 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. Chopped up nightcrawlers, for the win!

08-17-2007, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
ssssnakeluvr "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 2,225 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. they won't eat for a day or two, they will go thru a shed first. feeder guppies are really good to start with.

08-17-2007, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
CrazyHedgehog "Fourth shed, A Success" Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 821 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. best to separate from parents too, (just incase you haven't already!)

08-17-2007, 12:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,465 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. Hi Geoffrey, and welcome to the forum. You've received plenty of good, sound advice already, so I won't add to it. Congratulations. __________________ James.

08-17-2007, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,451 Country:	Re: Supprise Snakes. hi Geoffrey welcome to the forum nice to meet you and congrats __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another." Mark Twain

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