The way I see it you have 2 choices.



1- you crank the heat up so it's warmer at night (like not dropping below upper 70's) and see if that works.

If this doesn't work within a couple weeks...then it's time to put the snake into a period of inactivity. Yes...it could be the snake instinctively feels that winter is coming and it needs to have it's gut clear. Sometimes warming it up will do the trick...somtimes they just "know" and they won't eat anyway.



2- Gradually start reducing temp and light. Gradually change until you get the snake to a temp of 55-65, and in complete darkenss within a few weeks. I'd leave him in those conditions for 2-3 months.



If the snake is this cool...it will not burn body fat, and as long as it has good bodyweight now, it will be fine.



When you have trouble is when it is not eating and is kept about 65 degrees. In this case, the snake will continue to burn body fat while not eating and lose weight.



Hope this helps...

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• Durango kingsnake won't eat - crimson, Tue Oct 7 10:54:34 2003
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