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Lil_smyf
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18/10/2010 : 21:53:15
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I recently got an albino kingsnake from a pet shop. he seemed really active at first but now he continuisly hides under his shavings. when i get him out he is fine to handle and not snappy at all. he is feeding regularily and everything seems to be fine. is it normal for him to be under the shavings most of the time
***edited title as it's really not that urgent*** |
Edited by - Gingerpony on 11/11/2010 11:31:17 |
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headlow
Hatchling
United Kingdom
233 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2010 : 22:04:47
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| Yep it's perfectly normal for Kings to burrow. One question though....what type of heating are you providing? I'm thinking if its a heat mat the snake may be burrowing to get to the heat. |
1.0.0 Mexican Milk
0.0.1 Mexi Black
0.0.3 Corns
0.1.0 Western Hognose |
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Lil_smyf
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/10/2010 : 17:48:52
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| Thanks for the advice. yea i have a heatmat on on eside of the viv, i have heard you dont always need a heat mat and heat light, do you think its better to have both? |
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headlow
Hatchling
United Kingdom
233 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2010 : 20:06:55
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For Kings and Milks most people would say that you only need heat mats. I must be one of the few that prefer heat lamps...mostly because my snakes are in a converted attic that gets very little natural light and also gets very cold.
However its important that whatever heat source you use that its controlled by a thermostat, and if using a bulb that there's a guard around it |
1.0.0 Mexican Milk
0.0.1 Mexi Black
0.0.3 Corns
0.1.0 Western Hognose |
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lpbldg18
Egg
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2010 : 20:56:14
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| I also prefer heat lamps,mainly because for some odd reason my milk doesnt like the mat. when i turn it on she goes all the way to the other side of the viv and wont go back over until i turn the mat off. |
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bluerain
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/10/2010 : 10:19:56
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| Could also be comming up to a shed??? |
Lots of Milks!! Few Royals, corns, Rosie Boas and Childrens Pythons. One Bci, and one Irian Jaya Carpet! |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/11/2010 : 11:29:20
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Originally posted by Lil_smyf
i have a heatmat on on eside of the viv
bit of a late response but do you mean the heatmat is on the side or the floor of the viv? |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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king hiding most of the time
