All the feeder insects are not recommended as a food sourse for the garter snakes ??

[ConcinusMan]

No insects. Insects are not part of a garter snake's natural diet. Not recommended.

[TiercelR]

Roberto, I do not know anything about those frogs. I would stick to pinkies, fish, and earthworms to be safe. Perhaps another member may be able to tell you something about the frogs though. The garters probably were going after the crickets because they were attracted to the movement of them. I think this is why it is dangerous to give insects to garter snakes. The snakes may try to eat them, but then they would not be able to digest them if they did. I think that if a snake is in the wild and has a choice of something else to eat, it will not eat an insect. However, if a snake is in captivity and very hungry and is only offered crickets, the snake might eat the cricket and then become ill. I could be wrong about this though. I am only guessing. Maybe another member could answer that question better.

Hi Marnie, thanks for your reply.

I'm not sure if that specific type of frog is poisonous to garters (as some amphibians are), but as a general rule, most people advise against using any amphibians just for the reason that they typically contain a lot of parasites, that may be transferred to your garter.

I would not be shocked to find out that some garters occasionally eat some insects in some settings (wild or otherwise), even though it may be bad for them. What was suggested above is probably true. When something that moves is dropped into the tank, they are probably automatically thinking "food", without realizing what it is that is being dropped in. I certainly don't question that garters may take them, but I know it certainly isn't the best item for them to eat.

Hi mb90078, thanks for your reply.

Mi primera preocupacióncon la alimentación deuna ranade una especie noserían lassecrecionesde la piel, posiblemente,es venenoso.Mi segunda preocupaciónseríaranassuelen teneruna gran cantidad deparásitos enlos que noseríasaludable para suserpiente.

My first concern with feeding a frog of unknown species would be the secretions in the skin possibly being poisonous. My second concern would be frogs usually have a lot of parasites in them that would not be healthy for your snake.

Hi Kat, thanks for your reply. The species of frog i am refering is the NA relative of the Hyla arborea, CB ones but not WC, but still the chance of the having of parasites.

No insects. Insects are not part of a garter snake's natural diet. Not recommended.

Hi ConcinnusMan, thanks for your reply.