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auger
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/03/2010 : 14:05:40
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Hi,all
Calli has taken to a burrow she has created below the water bowl, I believe Kings are secretive and like hiding but is this strange behaviour. She is alert and happy has fed again so not worried, the heat mat extends just under the bowl on the outside so I am thinking she has found place where the temp suits her. I have apsen down as a substrate my only worry is if she move to much of it about the dish could squash her.
TIA
Auger (over anxious newbie) |
6 Cats
2 Dogs
2 Ferrets
Guinea pig
2 Dwarf Tortoises |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2010 : 15:02:35
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I wouldn't say it was strange, but if you are worried you could place another hide in that place so she's not under the water bowl. It probably is just because he's happy and at the right temp there  |
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Triangulum
Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/03/2010 : 15:09:30
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Hi Auger,
What your describing is perfectly normal behaviour from Lampropeltis and most other colubrids. As you mentioned Kingsnakes are very secretive shy snakes. Theres nothing to worry about, depending on the size of the water, I'm sure he can't hurt himself, at the worst your'll find a soggy corner of aspen. I have atleast two hides in with mine, and nine times out of ten, use neither. They prefer the aspen.
Kind Regards,
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auger
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2010 : 16:00:40
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Thank you for the replies as I said being over anxious. Two hides, cave and a kitchen roll. I am very new to this as she has only been with us for 2 weeks, I am however considering utilising a spare aquarium for her taking into account comments on my post regarding this. My only concern currently is that it is too early to move her yet again. This would give her more room and places to hide.
Regards Auger |
6 Cats
2 Dogs
2 Ferrets
Guinea pig
2 Dwarf Tortoises |
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Strange behaviour
