1. now that i removed probably the sole adult female will the kingsnake population die meaning the poisoning snakes will emerge and i'll start running into them while down at my rodentry?

I don't think you can assume that is/was the only adult female in the area and therefore the kingsnake population would not die off from removing one individual. Although pressure from collecting could effect the population negatively.

2. since she wont eat rodents and only lizards, i wouldnt mind letting her go, since shes not after my stock, right?

She may prefer wild rodents but who knows what could happen.

3. what might have brought her to my rodentry in the 1st place,
thought of easy meal?

Yes, possibly.

4. will my rodentry bring in more snakes from the woodworks, and how do i detear them?

The snakes in the area may be attracted to the rodentry. I don't have any recommendations for detering the snakes though I have heard of other people using moth balls or commercial repellant.

5. how would i properly release her back into the environment, right where i found her?

Yes, release in the same area.

6. is it safe to keep her baby? i would really like to..

Your call.

7. if i cant release the adult, then how do i get her to eat rodents as lizards are costly.

You can try scenting a pre-killed rodent with lizard smell by rubbing them together.

Good luck!

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• What to do? - thisisDRUxoxo, Fri May 1 12:02:07 2009
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