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mackattack

(344 posts) Sat Mar 24, 2012, 02:18 PM Mar 2012

What do adolescent garter snakes like to eat?

We found one today in the woods by the house. My 7 year old son wanted to keep it for a bit and observe it. I imagine there are different types of garters. This was found in western Ohio if that makes a difference. We want to keep it for a few days but dont know what they like to much on. I assumed they like mice and frogs. Be he looks too small to eat one of those.

What treats will it feast upon?

Thanks.

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What do adolescent garter snakes like to eat? (Original Post) mackattack Mar 2012 OP

Small feeder fish and pinkies are the most common food sources for captive garters. Codeine Mar 2012 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Mar 2012 #2

I agree with crickets. MuseRider Mar 2012 #3

Way back I used to feed mine worms. hobbit709 Mar 2012 #4

Yes on the worms... WillParkinson Mar 2012 #6

guppies or small feeders Kali Mar 2012 #5

Crickets - any pet store will have them. HopeHoops Mar 2012 #7

Codeine

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1. Small feeder fish and pinkies are the most common food sources for captive garters.

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Sat Mar 24, 2012, 02:29 PM

Mar 2012

Two or three feeder fish twice a week. Pinkie mice can be a problem for small ones; if you're willing to dismember a pinkie (which, quite frankly, I wouldn't be) then feeding pieces is often a good system.