>>They are approx. 2, possibly a bit younger. They have been on a schedule of one mouse every 2-3 weeks but they seem thin compared to other snakes that I have seen on here and that is why I am concerned about their feeding schedule. I will try and get some pics soon..I just need to get some new batteries for my digi!







any and all of my snakes that are taking adult mice get fed once a week.

If and when any of them begin to show any signs of obesity I will switch them to every other week.

I feed my snakes on Sunday so I would simply make it every other week as opposed to every 10 days just to keep everything feeding on the same day.

I have snakes on adult mice ranging from around 6 years old to 2 years old and none show any signs of weight problems, yet....lol



One note about a statement made in one of the posts about snakes being separated and not doing well.

It is not the separation from the other snake that is the problem.

It is the change in environment that is the problem.

Snakes can sometimes have adverse reactions to changes in environments. New environment my be too large, the temps may not be right, the hides may not seem as secure, substrate could be different or it could be something more subtle such as a new odor.

They will usually settle in, but it can just take a little time.

It is not due to being separated, though. Snakes, especially corn snakes, are solitary animals.

Yes, you see times when snakes will gather in areas such as hibernaculums or for mating but during normal daily living they are solitary.

As mentioned in the co-habitation post, snakes do not have the capacity to like or miss another snake.

The only "attractions" would be mating, food or environment.

So, If you continue to keep them together just be careful and watch for any problems.
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