Hello,I have two cal. kings that are 18 months old.They were both eating about the same but now the male isn't eating as well.Both snakes have the same set-ups and same temps.Since 11-25 the male has eaten 3 weanlings and the female has had 15.She is about 35-36" now and he is about 31-32".They were the same size now I'm wondering if something maybe wrong with the male.He is still active and doesn't look like he is losing weight.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks.
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1.0 aberrant cal. king
0.1 reverse spotted cal. king
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Feeding?
bowhunter1963
Jan 30, 2008 06:29 PM
Replies (4)
tspuckler
Jan 31, 2008 07:17 AM
He is off feed because he knows he should be in hibernation. Male king snakes often go off feed in the Fall.
Tim
Third Eye
bowhunter1963
Jan 31, 2008 03:55 PM
Last year he ate all winter long.Is it because he is getting older?Thanks
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1.0 aberrant cal. king
0.1 reverse spotted cal. king
tspuckler
Jan 31, 2008 05:46 PM
Yep, hatchlings will usually eat through their first winter. Technically your snake is now an adult.
Tim
bowhunter1963
Jan 31, 2008 06:30 PM
OK,Thanks for the info.I am going to keep an eye on him and if it looks like he's losing weight then I'll put him away for awhile.Thanks again.
Randy
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1.0 aberrant cal. king
0.1 reverse spotted cal. king
