jack.torry Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi Everyone, I picked up a pair of grey banded kings at the herp show in Sacremento a couple of weeks ago. I asked a few questions and fell in love with the pair, so I purchased them. Got them home and a couple of days later I tried to feed them both some F/T pinks. Neither one took them. Tried a couple of live pinkies, and the female immediately went after it. The male was spooked by his. I have tried a couple of different methods; scenting with an anole (both a f/t and a live on separate days), F/T with a lizard tail in the mouth, a couple of days ago I also tried to tap a f/t on his head to get an aggressive response.... he just won't eat. While the female showed some agression with I first purchased her (she struck at the lid of her container a couple of times), the male has not shown any agression at all. I think hes a vegan. :oops: All joking aside.... He just shed a couple of days ago, so I got excited. I though maybe he might eat now... Introduced a live pinky (since thats all the female will eat atm) and he wont even look at it. The female weighs 9 grams, the male weighs 7 grams. He's not all skin and bones.... but I don't know what the clutch date was, so I have no idea how old he is, and if he has ever even eaten a meal. I have read that brumation can trigger a hunger response. These are my first snakes since I was a kid, and I have never put a snake into brumation. What temperature do I need to get the cage too? How long is long enough for brumation, and does he risk death in brumation since he has never eaten a meal??? Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I would have to say, i believe you are in the wrong forum my friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave007 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Hi Everyone, I picked up a pair of grey banded kings at the herp show in Sacremento a couple of weeks ago. I asked a few questions and fell in love with the pair, so I purchased them. Got them home and a couple of days later I tried to feed them both some F/T pinks. Neither one took them. Tried a couple of live pinkies, and the female immediately went after it. The male was spooked by his. I have tried a couple of different methods; scenting with an anole (both a f/t and a live on separate days), F/T with a lizard tail in the mouth, a couple of days ago I also tried to tap a f/t on his head to get an aggressive response.... he just won't eat. While the female showed some agression with I first purchased her (she struck at the lid of her container a couple of times), the male has not shown any agression at all. I think hes a vegan. :oops: All joking aside.... He just shed a couple of days ago, so I got excited. I though maybe he might eat now... Introduced a live pinky (since thats all the female will eat atm) and he wont even look at it. The female weighs 9 grams, the male weighs 7 grams. He's not all skin and bones.... but I don't know what the clutch date was, so I have no idea how old he is, and if he has ever even eaten a meal. I have read that brumation can trigger a hunger response. These are my first snakes since I was a kid, and I have never put a snake into brumation. What temperature do I need to get the cage too? How long is long enough for brumation, and does he risk death in brumation since he has never eaten a meal??? Thanks all. I also think you're on a different board here. This place is for African grey parrots You need to find a reptile board Edited February 15, 2014 by Dave007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 my money is on a troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack.torry Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm Sorry shouldn't have posted here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was totally confused ......... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 They are notorious for being difficult feeders in captivity, that much I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I just wanted to say that I love that avatar picture, poor kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I do love the avatar by the way! Don't know a thing about snakes but now if you have a tortoise............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfchck Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 LOL, i was so confused. Tapping him on the head to get him to eat something with a lizard tail, trying to provoke aggression? Oh the thoughts going through my mind when i read that! Ahhh, a snake not a bird. Good chuckle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I would have to say, i believe you are in the wrong forum my friend... Ha, ha, At least there is something "grey" in the post I was also confused reading about the lizard's tail ... but when there was mentioning of a poor pinky, I realised it must have been some snake in question . Good laugh after all . Edited February 25, 2014 by Grumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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