How to de-stress and get my wild caught baby garter to eat?

[RedSidedSPR]

Definitely lots of hides, though it mostly burrows underneath a fake log if it doesn't want to explore. As for temperature, the heat lamp is at the top in a corner, with part of the cage cooler and part warmer.

Do you know the actual temperatures?

[Tzacol]

Do you know the actual temperatures?

I don't, no, and can't check just yet as the thermometer/hygrometer has fallen down face first and I don't want to disturb the snake for a bit since I just placed a dish in with him holding a small slug and earthworm.