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Blugalaxia
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 California King Snake - NOT EATING

Help any one.........................

I got galaxy (CA king snake) she’s ( I think it’s a girl) been eating good but a few day ago she start shedding (though I haven’t found the skin, her color was really dull) 4 days ago shes shiny again so I figure she already shed. Ive been tryn to feed her for 5 days now . Shes not even interested on the food (she used to like eating - shell eat one pinky in less than 2 min - I feed her every 4 days) she last oct 30. Its been 8 days now

I don’t know what to do now……
11/07/07  05:03pm

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   Message To: Blugalaxia   In reference to Message Id: 1505219


 California King Snake - NOT EATING

I have two king’s both prob about the same size as yours due to the fact that mine are eating the same size pinkies. I also have many others but do know that most all snakes can go for 3-4 weeks without eating as long as there healthy especially during the winter when there metabolism slows down. kings are just real finicky eaters both mine are and the last three or four Ive had all have been to. Just make sure it has plenty of water and you might try leaving a pinky warm on a tray or small dish in it’s cage and leave it alone this works for mine when there not so eager to eat. As a last resort if you really cant get him to eat try warming his environment up a bit and if no luck you can try getting a small house gecko or anole from the pet store and that might work. Lizards and other snakes are there pray in the wild.
Good Luck



11/19/07  12:42am

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   Message To: Blugalaxia   In reference to Message Id: 1505219


 California King Snake - NOT EATING

do you see any shedding in the tank. snakes will usually go shiny again right before they shed. if you see no shedding in the tank just wait til she does than feed her again
03/10/08  04:06pm


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