Just chill,now!

[guidofatherof5]

Tonight, Lucky and Red went into the fridge. I don't like doing it but it's what they want. In many aspects of their lives they do know what's best.
The fridge is at 42 degrees. In a small container they get a soft cloth and a water dish. Lucky went in at 133 grams and Red at 80 grams. They will get weight checks every 2 weeks, unless I see a big drop. Then it's once a week. I will watch the weights closely. I used 20% weight loss as a signal it's time to pull them out.
I use 20% on snakes that have been on the Ranch for at least a year. For newcomers I use 15% loss. The difference is my regulars carry more body weight and I feel can afford to lose more. None of my numbers are scientific. I just try to judge visual body conditions when they come out and the conditions and weight of snake that I catch in the Spring.
My daughter Gabby was in tears as she put Lucky in the container. She'll have a hard time sleeping tonight and for a few weeks to come.
Have a good sleep girls.

[Mike Spencer]

I had a couple of my adult concinnus refuse today. All of my sub adults are still eating, same with my infernalis. My baby pugets are still eating like crazy too. My adult atratus isn't taking anything though.

[wadih]

Before I read this article I was sitting wondering why my females are not eating. It was a surprise to read it from you. Although the weather did not change much here and the day still long enough, two adult females have stopped eating for 15 days till now. I am not sure why but I am still trying.... Hope to get luck soon