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Dave Z · 11-10-21, 03:53 PM

Hi folks, I'm new to the forum. And new to breeding snakes.

Caught a California Kingsnake in May. Became obvious she was gravid, and she laid eggs in July. So now I have 5 little wigglers. They didn't hatch until October due to lower temps during incubation. They shed but have not eaten. Prior to shedding, two of them attempted pinkys but had trouble so gave up. I'm wondering if they are not eating due to time of year and temps, which are running in the low 70s during the day and mid 60s at night. Mom is not eating either. I suspect she is preparing to brumate. She ate like a little pig until early September. So, I'm going to brumate her, but I'm finding very little info about brumating hatchlings. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks!

11-10-21, 03:53 PM	#1
Dave Z Member Join Date: Nov-2021 Posts: 3 Country:	Brumate Hatchlings? Hi folks, I'm new to the forum. And new to breeding snakes. Caught a California Kingsnake in May. Became obvious she was gravid, and she laid eggs in July. So now I have 5 little wigglers. They didn't hatch until October due to lower temps during incubation. They shed but have not eaten. Prior to shedding, two of them attempted pinkys but had trouble so gave up. I'm wondering if they are not eating due to time of year and temps, which are running in the low 70s during the day and mid 60s at night. Mom is not eating either. I suspect she is preparing to brumate. She ate like a little pig until early September. So, I'm going to brumate her, but I'm finding very little info about brumating hatchlings. Any thoughts on that? Thanks!