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Hi I am new to this forum.I just recently got a Durango Mountain king.It was a gift.I don't know a lot about them. I usually do the lizard thing.So this is new to me.I have him in a 20 long with repti carpet a hide and a water dish.His temps around 80 on the warm side and 70 ish on the cooler side.Is that ok or do they need warmer or cooler.He is only a baby about 12 to 13 inches.I have a lot of questions.How big do they get how long do they live.I am feeding him 2 frozen(defrosted) pinkies a week right now is that enough??I think its a female but that is just going by tail length which is short.I believe that usually indicates female but I could be wrong.Anything you can tell me would be a great help.I just love him.He is very friendly I can pick him anytime and he lets me.Very active at night which is great because I am a night owl myself.He doesn't rty to bite at all.So far no problems I have had him about a month.How often should he be shedding.He shed once alreadt with no problems.
Thanks for all you help in advance.
Robin

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Your snake is eating enouph, but you might want to upgrade to fuzzies when she gets to be about 17''. She will shed once to twice a mounth depending on how fast she is growing.

Ok so far I have had no problem getting pinkies but where do I get fuzzies from.Once she is ready for them I want to be able to get them easily enogh for her.Petstores around here only carry pinkies and live mice not frozen.
Thanks
Robin

I think you might be able to order frozen rodents online and have them mailed. You can get as many as 90 fuzzies at a time. If you have a small shortage for one reason or another, it's ok; kingsnakes can go for months without food.