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mackattack

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

What do adolescent garter snakes like to eat? [View all]

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? [View all] 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