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    Re: Are Minnows OK to Feed?

    Quote Originally Posted by jitami View Post
    Jack, just my opinion, but I think minnows are ok. I would try adding some pinky parts and/or bits of fish fillet to the dish with the minnows and see if they'll eat the other items with the minnows. Eventually you can omit the minnows. Good luck!
    I tried to get my Garters to take some Pinky parts, but they seem to have no interest??
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    Re: Are Minnows OK to Feed?

    a diet with only "rosy red" minnows (over time) will have the same effects as if it was fed goldfish for they contain thiaminase
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    It's all about the Fuzzies jitami's Avatar
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    Re: Are Minnows OK to Feed?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Neary View Post
    I tried to get my Garters to take some Pinky parts, but they seem to have no interest??
    Jack
    I think that's normal Jack. Do they take minnows now? Once you have them feeding well on minnows(or worms, or slugs, frogs, etc) then try adding some pinky parts in with the minnows(or whatever it is they like to eat). This won't work for all snakes, but it should work for most.
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    Re: Are Minnows OK to Feed?

    I dont know about all minnows, but Fathead minnows (rosy reds) are bad.
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