Introducing Yzma

[trailblazer295]

Officially introducing Yzma, she weighs in at 379g and about 40". As usual she tries to flee in her cage when I pick her up but is very calm in my hands, doesn't move around a whole lot. I found the picture of her on the towel funny even though she was placed on the ground she was still wrapped holding onto my wrist like a security blanket. I'm becoming happier and happier with getting her, I often see her out and about in her cage despite working a lot lately I walk by and she is out often and she always eats.

I did have one question, I was told she was about 10yrs old is this a normal size and weight for a female king? Previous owner fed her bi weekly to "make her less active". Is it possible this stunted her? Or with proper feeding she'll catch up? I don't mind if she grows more or stays this size I'm just curious.

Anyway here are some pics I snapped with my DSLR to try and show her off a bit.

[AwesomeGuy376]

Beautiful snake :D

[EL Ziggy]

Very nice striped Cal King Blaze. She's a sexy beast! :)
She seems a little small but nothing to worry about. My 3 y/o male is about 525g. My 3 y/o female MBK is about 740g. Your girl will probably thicken up a bit if you put her on an 8-10 day feeding schedule. That's about how often I feed my kings these days.

[trailblazer295]

Thanks for the tip, she is fed about weekly and smashes rat pups. She coils for a long time which is funny but she eats well. This was her first weigh in under my care as she was getting settled and work was busy. I'll monitor her weight and see if she packs on more. She seems to enjoy climbing after I put her back in her tank she was exploring and climbing her branch. I need to get her more climbing material and overhaul her tank.

[trailblazer295]

Question are rat pups the right size for her? she isn't terribly thick but is longish. Should I be considering weans?

[EL Ziggy]

My kings rarely eat rats. They prefer jumbo mice and chicks. At your kings weight a weaner is probably the right size.

[toddnbecka]

At 10 years old she won't grow too much longer, but may bulk up a bit more. How's her disposition? Cal kings are generally on the bitey side of the scale.

[EL Ziggy]

It pains me when I hear that kings are bitey. Of course some are, as with any species, but I really do think they get a bad rep. My kings are sweet as pie and they NEVER bite. The only snakes of mine that have ever bit me are my male bull snake, on his first day with me, and my newest bredli hatchling. He tagged me yesterday before I noticed he was in shed.

[Minkness]

I agree Ziggy. I'm on king #2 and neither have ever even threatened to bite. Shoot, Pharoh doesn't even strike his food like my MBK used to. I have to just leave it with him so he can eat slowly. Amd axcording to some, Brooks are one of the biggest biters.

[trailblazer295]

She never tried to bite or made any aggressive behaviour. Even moving day being transported in a car swapped, then picked up from her burying herself and probed at the store. She just curled on my arm.

At home when I pick her up she just tries to get away in the cage. In my hands she is calm, seems a bit nervous as she doesn't move around much but just kind of looks around unsure of things. I don't think she was held much and while it doesn't seem like she feels threatened by me per say isn't really sure what to do. I only hold her a few minutes at a time to ease her into it. I'm hoping that in time she'll be calmer.

[trailblazer295]

My kings rarely eat rats. They prefer jumbo mice and chicks. At your kings weight a weaner is probably the right size.

I wish I had access to chicks for variety but don't I am hoping my boa will get big enough for small rabbits instead of large rats.

[DDW]

Why do y'all do this to me*wants a king very badly* I want an active snake that doesn't curle up in her hide all day and does nothing interesting *Glaces at my BP*

Anyway, she is beautiful and you make me jealous DXXD

[trailblazer295]

It's funny the most cage active snake i have is the one that moves the least in my hands lol

She makes a better tv partner then Mushu lately. He moves a bit but more still.

[Minkness]

I wonder if it's a king thing. Pharoah is still in his hidey phase, but when I pull him out, he pretty much stays ancored tobmy thumb lol.

[PsychoSnake]

Absolutely beautiful king!

[DDW]

There you go again Mink, making me want to look up snake stuff... XDDX

[Minkness]

Lol not my intention!

[DDW]

XD I know ^.=.^ How is your collection growing... I mean going? Lol

[Minkness]

LOL

To answer both questions, very good. =)

[DDW]

I'm glad it is, I will be unable to gain any more for a good long while I think, so I'll just continue making lists lol

[Minkness]

I hear that! I had over 100 snakes on my list at one point lol. I think I have narrowed it down to....50.....lol!

[DDW]

I don't think I have that many, but I do tend to have expensive taste so that probably makes up for it lol

[Minkness]

Oh yeah lol

I have verrrrry expensive taste! Lol


But I work aloooot of hours and push for bonuses and raises at work to make sure I can afford everything lol.

[macandchz]

yzma is gorgeous! and so is pharoah!

[Albert Clark]

Very nice looking king. Isnt that a chocolate phase Cal king?

[Minkness]

Yzma and Pharoah sittin' in a tree...H.I.S.S.I.N.G.

;)

[trailblazer295]

Very nice looking king. Isnt that a chocolate phase Cal king?

Thanks, I don't know the phase. She was purchased from classified. Her skin is a chocolate brow and her head is more dark chocolate. Very pronounced scales too.

[trailblazer295]

A positive update this time, lately she appeared to be thicker than before. After a meal beginning of the week and 2 poops took her out to see if she gained weight. She now tips the scales at 430g from 379g Feb 29. The proper feeding seems to be doing her good and is starting to fill out a bit. She is very inquisitive lately if I'm in the room she will stop roaming for a bit and stare at me. When I opened her cage to scoop she came right towards me. Didn't seem scared of the scooper moving around her. Think she is calming down and doesn't think I'm going to eat her everytime I open the cage. She is also quite active and visible in the cage.

[macandchz]

gorgeous snake! does her name have a meaning?

[trailblazer295]

gorgeous snake! does her name have a meaning?

Wouldn't call it a meaning per se, a Disney character from the emperors new grooove. Have the Disney theme going in pet names.