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    Re: Feeding question? Frog related.

    Quote Originally Posted by guidofatherof5 View Post
    It would be best if you can get your snake converted over to night crawlers and/or pinky mice and frozen thawed fish.
    Many frogs and toads carry a heavy parasite load. Switching your snake over to the other food source will for the most part eliminate the chance of parasite introduction.
    Here's a link to the care sheet. It gives a lot of great information on feeding and other topics.
    Garter Snake Care Sheet - Caresheets
    I wouldn't think the parasite thing would be a problem, since this is what she would be eating anyways, but I still will be changing her diet.

    For now though, how many should I let her eat?

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    Re: Feeding question? Frog related.

    Quote Originally Posted by Danny View Post
    I wouldn't think the parasite thing would be a problem, since this is what she would be eating anyways, but I still will be changing her diet.

    For now though, how many should I let her eat?
    In the wild is one thing and captivity is another. Many snakes live long lives with a parasite load but if given a choice to have parasites or not it's always best to avoid them and the complications they cause.

    As far as feeding her. I wouldn't let her eat until she looks like she's going to explode Garters will stuff themselves if given the chance. Without seeing her size it's hard to advise on an amount.
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