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headlow
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 10/09/2010 : 18:04:58
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Hello folks.
Ever since I moved my MBK into a 3ft viv I've noticed that he/she's a lot more active. The snake is eating well so I'm not worried by that at all.
The thing I've noticed is that if he's in a hide I can lift it away and get the snake out no problem. However if he's out and about and I try to lift him he goes for me. I then have to hook him and get him out that way. Once he's out there's no bother at all.
I take it this is just viv defence behaviour?
Has anyone else noticed this type of behaviour in MBK's, or any other King for that matter? |
1.0.0 Mexican Milk
0.0.1 Mexi Black
0.0.3 Corns
0.1.0 Western Hognose |
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 19:26:39
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| mine was very viv defensive when i first got him but fine now |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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bluerain
Hatchling
United Kingdom
270 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2010 : 13:25:49
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| I have noticed this in almost every snake iv moved from a Rub into a viv ! They get all pushy and start throwing their weight about. Once he has been in his new home for a while he should settle back down..It"s all the new space that does it, i reckon?? |
Lots of Milks!! Few Royals, corns, Rosie Boas and Childrens Pythons. One Bci, and one Irian Jaya Carpet! |
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headlow
Hatchling
United Kingdom
233 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2010 : 20:24:36
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Yea I reckon the space does add to it, though it's well packed out with hides and plants and stuff. He's been in the new viv from the start of July (he was in a 2ft viv before then) and no sign of him settling down yet. He really doesn't mind if you pick a hide up and lift him, but if he's out and about you'd better be quick lol.
I just hook him and when he's out he's as good as gold. In fact today he spent a good 20 minutes going up and down my sleeves and wrapping himself round my head. |
1.0.0 Mexican Milk
0.0.1 Mexi Black
0.0.3 Corns
0.1.0 Western Hognose |
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bluerain
Hatchling
United Kingdom
270 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 15:43:11
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You know i hear so many folk talking bout how laid back their Mex Blacks are, and i have none???
Think i may look into one next season? |
Lots of Milks!! Few Royals, corns, Rosie Boas and Childrens Pythons. One Bci, and one Irian Jaya Carpet! |
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headlow
Hatchling
United Kingdom
233 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 17:40:21
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| You should definitely get one. Fantastic snakes with fantastic personalities. |
1.0.0 Mexican Milk
0.0.1 Mexi Black
0.0.3 Corns
0.1.0 Western Hognose |
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KevA
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/09/2010 : 20:44:52
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I have one in a 4' by 2' tall viv, he loves it! I haven't had him long , only a few week but he's fed from my hand and I was surprised how gently he took the mouse, plus he's now blue-eyed ready to shed so if that comes off ok then I'll be well happy. I have corns but Vincent (the black shadow  ) is a lot more active. Get one they are stunning. |
Edited by - KevA on 29/09/2010 20:45:17 |
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