AboutDiane Expertise I am well versed in all aspects of the care and keeping of green iguanas, leopard geckos and bearded dragons. This includes all husbandry issues pertaining to the above species. I am not a vet so I cannot answer medical questions. I research other reptiles and am able to give general information on other species of lizards. I prefer not to answer snake questions as that I have not researched them enough.
Experience I own 3 green iguanas, two of which are rescues. I own two leopard geckos, both rescues. I've had my reptiles for 7 years. I spend many hours researching the care of my reptiles to keep up to date on all information pertaining to keeping reptiles that I have. I own a yahoo group dedicated to raising healthy iguanas.
Organizations Scales and Tails Exotic Pet Rescue (one of the founding members)
Publications One of the Co Authors of the Book "The Iguana Dens Care and Keeping of Giant Green Iguanas"
Question How much food does a gardner snake eat in a week?
Answer Hi Amy,
That depends on the size of the snake and what you are feeding it.
An adult Garter snake that is eating worms will most likely eat a few times a week, one eating fish, every 5 days or so and one that is eating pinkie mice, once a week. For the health of the snake, they need to have a varied diet. There really is not a set amount that they should consume, but it should eat enough to show a bulge in their body...but not to the point of looking bloated. Its said that one that eats worms tends to not become obese, but one that eats pinkies(mice) can become obese if overfed. http://tinyurl.com/eem82 has a bit more info on feeding a garter snake.
I hope this is the answer you were looking for!!
