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Vampiregirl
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 18/11/2009 : 20:17:20
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Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and to keeping snakes. We've had our baby king California King snake for about 2 months now and he was eating fine at first. He started refusing his food about 2 weeks ago and hasn't eaten since. We were feeding him one pinky every 4 days. Just wondering if I should be concerned yet, and also if anyone has any suggestions about getting him to feed. We've tried braining and leaving him with the food. Any advice appreciated!  (sorry about the long post btw) |
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 21:19:26
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| its that time of year now and lots of snakies are off their food,just keeptrying every 3-5 days,if he starts to lose weight then seek vets advice. |
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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Vampiregirl
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
21 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 10:00:42
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| ok thanks, will keep trying for now then |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 10:02:42
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Hello Vampiregirl
I wouldn't worry yet, he's only been with you two weeks so if officially still settling in. This plus the winter thing like Lee said is probably the cause.
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 13:51:22
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try leaving a light on in the room where his viv is
the daylight length as well as the ambient temperature lets the snake know what season it is so it can behave and cycle accordingly. shorter days and a drop in temps makes them think it's winter and time to brumate.
if you can con them into thinking it's still summer then they should keep eating normally all through winter, although for adults, giving them time for a brief period of brumation is probably beneficial and definitely more natural for them. |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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Vampiregirl
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
21 Posts |
Posted - 21/11/2009 : 23:56:14
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| just got Hannibal to feed although he wouldn't feed in his feeding box so we left it in his viv and within 10 minutes it was gone lol. Thanks for the advice guys |
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2009 : 12:35:51
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| thats good news but make sure he cant swallow any substrate while eating,i put a sheet of paper down for them to eat on. |
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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Vampiregirl
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
21 Posts |
Posted - 23/11/2009 : 22:36:16
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| Ye I put the pinky on a bit of kitchen towel in the viv so that he wouldnt ingest any substrate |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/11/2009 : 18:48:52
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| Excellent! Do you want to come round and get Claire to eat next? |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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Should I be worried?
