Can i feed my 13 in. kingsnake twice a week?

Question

Can i feed my 13 in. kingsnake twice a week?

Answer 1

Feeding every 5-7 days is recommended for babies.  7-10 days for adults.  Don't power feed, or make them grow too quickly...that is not healthy for them.  Slow and steady is best.  Here is a good plan based on the snakes weight:

The Munson Plan (Sample Feeding Chart)

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-When they're on single pinks (2-3g), I feed every 4-5 days. (Snake = 4-15g)

-Double pinks (3g x 2) every 4-5 days. (Snake = 16-23g)

-Small fuzzies (5-7g) every 5-6 days. (Snake = 24-30g)

-Regular fuzzies (7-9g) every 5-6 days (Snake = 30-50g)

-Hoppers (9-12g) every 5-6 days (Snake = 51-90g)

-Weaned (14-20g) every 7 days (Snake = 91-170g)

-Adult (24-30g) every 7-x days (Snake = 170+)

-Jumbo Adults (40-50g) every 7-x days (Snake = 400g+)

Note: Adult females are fed more frequently than adult males (especially following brumation). Females are fed every 6-8 days; males are fed every 7-14 days.

This is by no means scientific, and not all corns will cooperate 100% with the schedule. The weight ranges I gave for the prey and snakes are approximate. I'm very consistent in my feedings. Some people feed every Saturday, for example. If they get a refusal, the snake has to wait for the next Saturday to get another shot. I don't do this. If a snake refuses today, he'll get another shot in two days.

Answer 2

if its a baby then yes ...but make sure that the temperature is right in the tank

Answer 3

yes when they are young they need it to grow faster and bigger.