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Behavior Change

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I have 2 corn snakes that are almost 3 years old. (male and female in same cage) This past week, the male has been out and about climbing the sides of the tank during the daytime, often seen lounging in his water dish (head under and all). This behavior is quite different than normal for him. Usually he is in hiding until dusk. He looks very healthy and is eating fine. Do I need to be concerned or should I just enjoy the fact that I get to see him for a change?

Karen
Holland, MI
 
Hi to a fellow Hollander. The first thing I'm going to tell you is seperate your 2 ASAP!
Your male is cruising for love and if your female isn't big enough to breed you are going to end up with a gravid female that could end up egg bound and could even die.

His behavior right now is VERY normal because it is breeding season. Please do a search on cohabitation and seriously rethink keeping your 2 together. Not only because they are male and female but because of all the other problems that can arise cohabitating snakes.

Welcome to the forum. This place will give you a wealth of information and the members here are more then willing to help with any questions you may have. Good luck with you 2 and keep us updated!
 
Thanks, I hope I am not too late with the separating. How do you know if she is too young? Do you look at weight or age?
They have been together since birth and I guess I just did not think about separating them. I have now read the numerous posts on whether to separate or not. How are your Holland Tulips looking? Ours have all been eaten by the deer. Oh well, they need to eat too.
 
newbie said:
Thanks, I hope I am not too late with the separating. How do you know if she is too young? Do you look at weight or age?
They have been together since birth and I guess I just did not think about separating them. I have now read the numerous posts on whether to separate or not. How are your Holland Tulips looking? Ours have all been eaten by the deer. Oh well, they need to eat too.
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When we breed our snakes, we go by weight and age. Typically 3yrs and 300grams or over is the rule of thumb. Obviously the heavier the snake (not fatter, but more body mass) the better able the snake will be able to carry and deliver the eggs.

Once you've seperated them, I'd watch the female for signs of rapid weight gain or an appearance of getting fat through the lower 2/3's of her body (signs of developing eggs). Offer her smaller then normal meals at smaller intervals (bigger meals will compete with the eggs for room and can cause gurging if the meal is too big) to get her as much nutrition as possible. She may refuse food too, especially when she gets close to laying if she is indeed pregnant.

Hope that answers your question, and good luck with your critters!

Jenn
 
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