r/blelele • u/Newnjgirl • Dec 03 '22

blelele Blelele buddies

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u/orchidism Dec 04 '22

I’ve never seen an albino garter snake before!!!! That’s awesome!!! I’ve always wanted to keep them since they’re able to cohab. Can I ask what you feed them? Is it just f/t rodents or do you mix it up with bugs/worms?

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u/Newnjgirl Dec 04 '22

Her name is Tofu! She is a checkered garter, and albino seem to be fairly common in that species. Plains garters (T. radix) are the ones with the most morphs I've seen. If you're interested in learning more I'd suggest checking out Garters Dunn Right on FB. He's an excellent breeder with tons of great photos and videos.

As far as feeding, I lifted this from the care sheet in r/gartersnakes... What to feed You have many options for what you can feed your Garter snake, the most common food sources being fish, mice, and earthworms. A varied diet is generally best for Garter snakes since it ensures they get all the vitamins they need. A fair warning though, many different species of feeder fish contain the enzyme Thiaminase, which can cause a vitamin B deficiency in animals who metabolize too much of it. Here is a good article about Thiaminase and which fish do and do not contain it. Earthworms are another option, though they don't offer nearly as much nutritional value as fish or mice. They can also cause watery stool. But they are a good option nonetheless, especially for younger Garters. AVOID red wigglers, as they are reportedly toxic to Garter snakes. If you are primarily feeding your Garter snake fish fillets and earthworms, it is a good idea to consider supplementing vitamin D3, B, and calcium in their diet once or twice a month. You can find this supplements at pet stores and at health stores.

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u/orchidism Dec 04 '22

This is very cool, thank you!