Lori's snakes and such

[Loren]

Quick questions about Desdemona, the kingsnake-- she hasn't eaten for about 3 weeks and has been very low key. Think it's the time of year?? We keep it pretty toasty in the house, but I wonder if she is feeling the need to brumate?? I know what to expect from the garters, but not sure about a kingsnake in winter... she was still a wee baby last year and didn't slow down.

Thanks!!!

Well, in my collection, I have very mixed results this time of year. Some eat, some dont. Some species all always shut down, but in others it depends on the individual- even with good heat.
My kings are about half and half right now, with the captive bred being more likely(but not guaranteed) to keep eating. So yes, if the snake seems otherwise healthy, but seems to want to hide more and not eat, she may very well be wanting to brumate.

[Garter_Gertie]

Well, in my collection, I have very mixed results this time of year. Some eat, some dont. Some species all always shut down, but in others it depends on the individual- even with good heat.
My kings are about half and half right now, with the captive bred being more likely(but not guaranteed) to keep eating. So yes, if the snake seems otherwise healthy, but seems to want to hide more and not eat, she may very well be wanting to brumate.

This has to be the most right on, un-opinionated, correct and true statement regarding snigglettes and their eating/not eating this time o'year yest posted. Said so right and true with no DEFINITES. Said correctly and simply.