Garter snakes are one of the most common snakes in North America. They can be found in a variety of habitats including fields forests and near water sources.
Garter snakes are predators and their diet consists mostly of small mammals such as mice voles and shrews. They will also eat amphibians such as frogs and toads. In captivity garter snakes can be fed a diet of frozen/thawed mice or rats.
Garter snakes are relatively easy to care for and make a great pet snake for beginners. If you are considering getting a garter snake be sure to do your research to ensure you are providing the proper care.
Do young garter snakes eat insects?
Yes young garter snakes typically eat small insects.
At what age do garter snakes start eating insects?
Garter snakes typically start eating insects when they are around 3 months old.
Do garter snakes eat spiders?
Yes garter snakes may eat spiders in addition to other small insects.
Do garter snakes eatworms?
Yes garter snakes may eat worms in addition to other small insects.
Do garter snakes eat slugs?
Yes garter snakes may eat slugs in addition to other small insects.
What do garter snakes eat besides insects?
Garter snakes may eat small frogs lizards and mice.
How often do garter snakes eat?
Garter snakes may eat every day or every few days depending on how much food is available and how big the snake is.
What happens if a garter snake doesn’t eat?
If a garter snake doesn’t eat it will eventually starve to death.
What do garter snakes use their venom for?
Garter snakes use their venom to kill their prey.
How does a garter snake kill its prey?
When a garter snake bites its prey the venom enters the prey’s bloodstream and paralyzes it.
Do all garter snakes have venom?
No not all garter snakes have venom.
How do you tell if a garter snake is venomous?
You can usually tell if a garter snake is venomous by looking at the size of its fangs.
Venomous garter snakes typically have large fangs while non-venomous garter snakes typically have small fangs.
What do you do if you get bitten by a garter snake?
If you get bitten by a garter snake you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Are garter snakes dangerous to humans?
No garter snakes are not dangerous to humans.
What should you do if you see a garter snake?
If you see a garter snake you should leave it alone.
