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Why does our snake sleep in its water AND when, for how long, and how should it hibernate2007-11-24 2:04:54

We have a California Kingsnake and it curls up in its water for a good portion of the day and night. It is a shallow water dish. Why does it do this, and should I get a different dish to try to get it to stop?

Also, when should I put my snake up for hibernation? Do they not eat at all during that time? How long should they hibernate? And anything else I should know about this snake and hibernation.

Thanks!

Answers:

They curl up in the water to help moisturize their skin, and help them shed. I always knew when my king snake was going to shed before his eyes turned blue because he would start hanging out in his water bowl. DON'T discourage this. They need extra humidity when they are shedding. If their environment is too dry they may end up with an incomplete shed, and then you will have to spend time and energy trying to get the rest off. Always have a water bowl big enough for your snake to soak in.

WHY would you want to get your snake to hibernate? Snakes are not supposed to hibernate in captivity! KEEP him warm and take care of him and feed him all year!

King snakes make GREAT pets. I owned one for many years untilan ex I had killed it. :-( Take care of it and it should provide many years of enjoyment. ( they can live up to 25 years!)

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My son has three snakes and all of them hang out in their

water bowls. they have to keep thier skin moist.

and i have never heard of hibernating captive snakes, that is something they do in the wild as the weather changes and since inside your home doesn't really change all that much there is no need for it.