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| matthompson |
Posted - 30/05/2009 : 15:52:44
Hi guys
My names mat and I've just joined the forum looking for some advice and any pointers as to whether I should take on my first snake.
I have been offered a Variable King Snake (about 2ft long I think)
www.3dvisions.co.uk/temp/king.jpg - Currently its homeless as it was found by the RSPCA.
How old would you say this snake is?
Would a 2-3ft enclosure be ok ?
How often would it feed ?
Any other info much appreciated.
Many thanks
Mat |
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| magneticblue |
Posted - 01/06/2009 : 19:16:06
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Originally posted by matthompson
Oh and I went out today looking for a new Adder site.(I make wildlife films) Didn't come up with any but I did see this little fella. Thought you folks might like to see it.
http://www.3dvisions.co.uk/temp/grass.jpg
Nice one. I'm hoping to get out and find a few snakes this year. Only ever seen one snake in the wild |
| Gingerpony |
Posted - 01/06/2009 : 09:25:57
they do most of their growing up to about 3-5 years of age (depending on species again) then their growth rate slows right down but they do continue to grow thoughout the rest of their life |
| matthompson |
Posted - 01/06/2009 : 00:46:28
Oh and I went out today looking for a new Adder site.(I make wildlife films) Didn't come up with any but I did see this little fella. Thought you folks might like to see it.
http://www.3dvisions.co.uk/temp/grass.jpg
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| matthompson |
Posted - 01/06/2009 : 00:41:07
Ok, many thanks.
3-4 feet....cool :-) Sounds a perfect size.
So do they grow throughout their lives or hit fully grown at a certain age?
I'm pretty excited by the prospect. It seemed like a lovely snake. I also got to hold a 5-6ft Indigo Snake which was just the most awesome thing I've ever seen. The skin was fabulous. |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 31/05/2009 : 18:58:31
very nice |
| jono2411 |
Posted - 31/05/2009 : 16:48:01
itll probably get 3-4 ft
as for aging that is a bit difficult as it all depends on the snakes growth rate, and how much it was fed etc... |
| matthompson |
Posted - 30/05/2009 : 18:58:47
Thanks for the link Jono, nice to know a little about the natural background of these snakes too.
So really this snake shouldnt get longer than about 3ft !? Is there any way of aging it other than size ?
Cheers
Mat |
| jono2411 |
Posted - 30/05/2009 : 18:35:37
http://www.thekingsnake.co.uk/Mexican_king_snakes_care_sheet.htm |
| jono2411 |
Posted - 30/05/2009 : 18:34:55
looks like a great choice!
a 2-3ft viv would be fine,
probably feed an appropriatly sized mouse every 7 days
and check the care sheets for any other info... |
