Four days ago I obtained 3 baby garter snakes (they were born that night). I have placed them in an aquarium with substrate, a small amount of water, and places to hide. They all seem very healthy as they have energy and a clear sense of things. Also, all three just shed for their first time.

My main concern is eating, as none of them have eaten anything since birth. I understand that they may have retained some yolk or may just not be hungry yet, but I want to know from people who have dealt with garter snakes before on how I should go about trying to feed them their first meal.

Right now I have a separate holding cage where I can feed them individualy and I bought pinkies which I was planning on giving to the snakes as pinky parts. Yesterday I attempted to give them food and none of them took it. I do not want to start them off on fish or worms as I have heard that pinkies are healthier, more nutritious food that carry less risk of adverse reactions (disease, parasite, etc..)

I will upload some pictures of them as soon as possible. If any of you have any techniques or advice, I would greatly appreciate it.