A friend was recently at the herp expo in Hamm, and called to let me know that he saw a male 2011 gaigeae offered for sale. He mentioned that it was small, but healthy and well nourished.

I've always wanted a black milksnake, and am happy that one was tracked down, as they're not as common in Europe as they are in the U.S. At 200 EURO, they're also more pricey...

I offered the snake 2 thawed out pinkies, expecting the gaigeae's reputation as being a voracious feeder to preceed him. He only took one...! Being that he's on the small side, will he tend to be a smaller adult? I don't really care if he tops out at 72", but wouldn't be happy if he grew to only a four footer. I plan to offer him all the food he wants within reasn, if there's any "catching up" to do.

Do lots of breeders feed their snakes a "substainance diet" until their animals are sold for economic reasons? If so, does this determine whether the animal will tend to be smaller as an adult?

Thanks for your input, and yeah, I know, a photo is in order!

[ Show Entire Thread ]