what do 4 inch snakes eat

[Quinn1928]

Sooo today I was taking some stuff out to the bran and i see a little 4 inch snake caught in a spiderweb. I did free it it was one of those little black snakes with a yellow rig right after the head. Anyhow since this thing is so small, what would it eat? Not mice because it's head is about 1/4 inch long. Any answers. I really interested.

[kyryah]

Probably insects, but on that note, I have had baby cornsnakes that look too small to be eating mice that have eaten newborn pinkies with no problem.

Kristina

[IceH2O]

Ringnecks that small eat earthworms.

Your best bet is to just carrying him to the woods and let him go.

[BettaFishMommy]

i agree, you shouldn't turn a wild creature you find/catch into a pet. check it for injuries and if it's ok, let it go.

[calivivarium1]

Sounds like a ringneck as well. I kept one for awhile, only ate earthworms and slender salamanders. THey are cool snakes, but hard to feed. What color is the belly?

[toddnbecka]

I believe their natural diet is mainly insects and earthworms. Feeder crickets from your lfs would probably be suitable.

[Arakkis]

I had a big one before and all it ate were salamanders... got tired of constantly looking for slenders go I released him

[Quinn1928]

i released him.... i know the rules of keeping wild pets. I was just curious as to what he might eat. thanks for giving me all this good info.

[cam191919]

yes they're beautiful creatures but not good pets, i have to restrain myself from keeping every one that gets trapped in the pool ;)