Have it in a tank with bark chips, hiding rock, branch for climbing and basking, water and bark mulch is moist. Seems to be thriving by feeding the baby snake turtle food, cut into small pieces. but don't want to overfeed. Read that earthworms and crickets are good eats, but any other suggestions, advice and/or guidance would be GREATLY appreciated.
2007-10-02 14:27:30 · 9 answers · asked by mscarlybobarlysmom 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You can lose the climbing branches as these snakes like to hide under rocks & rarely come out during the day. They eat earthworms, salamanders, small slugs, tadpoles, small minnows. They aren't really insect eaters. At this time of the year, depending on where you live, they are getting ready to go dormant (brumate/hibernate), so that's something to take into consideration as to whether or not you want to keep this snake as a pet at this time. It can be kind of difficult to find it's favorite foods over the winter.
2007-10-03 10:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Toe Cutter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised that it's eating at all. They are not usually a good snake that does well in captivity. Turtle food is definitely not a good choice. Salamanders make up much of their diet as well as earthworms and insects. Without some sort of calcium in their diet from something like salamanders, you'd probably need to use a UVA/B lamp to help it process Vit. D and calcium. My thoughts are to return the animal to the wild and get a snake that is more suitable to keep in captivity.
2007-10-02 23:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by gallianomom2001 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did I understand the question correctly- the ringneck snake is eating commercial turtle pellets?
If so, I'm sorry to say, I don't believe you.
Earthworms would be a good bet, but better still- release the snake.
2007-10-03 03:04:36 · answer #3 · answered by Dion J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would advise that you let it go. It belongs in the wild where it was born. I know its hard, but it would be better to go but a petstore snake such as a ball python.
2007-10-02 14:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Amber 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let it go. If you want a snake adopt one there are hundreds that need great homes.
2007-10-03 05:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your snake is not eating turtle food. Guaranteed. You are imagining things.
You should release the snake before you kill it.
2007-10-02 14:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Here's a care sheet:
http://home.pcisys.net/~dlblanc/articles/ringneck.php
2007-10-02 14:40:15 · answer #7 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
turn it loose. it will be happier in the wild then to be kept in a small container.
2007-10-02 14:35:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kamikazi Kala 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
turn it loose and let it live
2007-10-02 14:30:30 · answer #9 · answered by hill bill y 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋