Baby garter ate another baby

[Yonner]

One of my baby garter snakes ate another of the baby snakes. They were all the same size. I assume it ate her sibling because now there are only two (was three) and the one is bloated very big. Should i be worried about the cannibal?

I didn't think they ate each other, especially since they were all identical in size. I am sad at the loss of one of the trio...

[Stefan-A]

Separate them. You wouldn't happen to know what kind of garter snakes you have?

[mb90078]

This is why everyone advocates supervision if electing to do group feeding. It's extremely rare, but accidents happen.

Is it impossible that one didn't escape and maybe the other hog all the food?

Out of curiosity, what species/sub species are we talking about?

[guidofatherof5]

Nice to have you on the forum.
It would be great if you could post a photo so we could help you identify your snake.
Until then I would separate them out.
Here's a link to the forum care sheet:
Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets

[Yonner]

I feed them in a separate enclosure and individually. There wasn't any food in the cage at the time.

[Yonner]

I'll get photo's up tomorrow..

[guidofatherof5]

I feed them in a separate enclosure and individually. There wasn't any food in the cage at the time.

There may have been some leftover scent. Garters have an awesome sense of smell.
Feeding accidents are always a terrible thing.

[Yonner]

They haven't been fed in a couple of days either.

[guidofatherof5]

T.e.vagrans have been know to be cannibalistic(so I've been told)
What part of the country are you in?

[Yonner]

Utah. These were captive bred, though I don't the source of the parents.