Hello, all.

I am interesting in breeding my adult female California kingsnake, and I have found a few resources explaining the general method for introducing the male and female snakes. As a first-time breeder I am concerned that the female (~5 ft) will try to eat the much smaller male (~3 ft) upon introduction.

I have read that the female snake should be receptive 3-14 days after the first post-brumation shed, but I would like to know if there are any other signals I should be looking for that would indicate the female's willingness to breed - such as preference for the hot/cool side of the cage.

If you have any additional advice, I would be more than happy to hear it.

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0.1 Banded California kingsnake - Zorro
1.0 Manx cat - Mako
0.1 RES - Chopstick
0.1 Crested gecko - Hiyori
1.1 crazy dogs - Tumnus, Jet

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