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Kettennatter
09-01-12, 01:08 PM
Again, more or less by coincidence we ended up with another snake. This one is a normal Durango Mountain King Snake, male, about 5 years old, and from the same breeder we got our first king snake from. Like the first, it is a male that he no longer breeds.

I haven't measured the little guy yet, but for a fully grown king snake he is tiny, smaller than one of my corns. His disposition is amazing mellow and curious, exploring actively when you handle him.

While rearranging his new home I realized his feeding response is well-developed, too. He bit, held on for 20 seconds, and released as I was on my was to the kitchen sink to convince him to let go Then was just again a pleasure to handle. Now he has a mouse f/t thawing, so let's see how he does.

I promise that pictures will follow soon.
snake man12
09-01-12, 01:16 PM
As you now pics are required.

I would think breeders would still use a 5 year old snake?
Kettennatter
09-01-12, 01:48 PM
As you now pics are required.

I would think breeders would still use a 5 year old snake?

I believe the female died and he didn't get a replacement. And he is eating right now, I will take some shots once he's further along.
Jlassiter
09-01-12, 01:55 PM
Yes...please post pics....
Kettennatter
09-01-12, 02:29 PM
Here is a quick picture...after that it is back to the quarantine enclosure.

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/kettennatter/durango.jpg
snake man12
09-01-12, 02:33 PM
OOOOOhhhhhh that is pretty awesome.
Kettennatter
09-01-12, 02:38 PM
Okay, I was lying. He's not in his enclosure, he's still on my lap. :D
Jlassiter
09-01-12, 04:45 PM
Classic looking but thin.....
Great pick up.

I will get some Greei pics up later if anyone is interested....
Kettennatter
09-01-12, 06:51 PM
Classic looking but thin.....
Great pick up.

I will get some Greei pics up later if anyone is interested....

Yes, he did indeed look thin to me, and I could tell be his behavior that he was hungry, too. He's been real active, but very calm when handled. I don't think he was neglected in any way, just skinnier than I would expect a king snake to be, even if this type doesn't get very large.

Yes, I'd love to see some greei pictures.
rmfsnakes32
09-02-12, 02:28 AM
Give some time of proper feeding and I am sure he will plump up nicely! Good looking guy there!
Kettennatter
09-23-12, 11:08 AM
Okay, as promised a few more pics of my greeri. He has become one of my favorite snakes. He is just so curious yet calm. In fact, so much so, that he is just resting on my lap as I'm posting this.

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/kettennatter/durango_semi_profile_zps9991d9cc.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/kettennatter/durango_profile_zps4ec15fde.jpg

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/t416/kettennatter/durango_tongue_zps8465848b.jpg
TremTricolors
09-24-12, 08:46 AM
Okay, as promised a few more pics of my greeri. He has become one of my favorite snakes. He is just so curious yet calm. In fact, so much so, that he is just resting on my lap as I'm posting this.


Nice pick up, put some weight back on him and he'll be good to go!
Kettennatter
09-24-12, 10:26 AM
Nice pick up, put some weight back on him and he'll be good to go!

He is getting two mice a week, and they are large enough to be a challenge for him. He also sheds well, so I have no concern.