Aztec Phase

[RealmIyce]

I have a *roughly* 2 foot long Aztec Phase California Kingsnake and I was handling him and he bit me, he also seems aggressive and gets in striking position when I put my hand in the tank, my question is: are Kingsnakes generally aggressive? or could it be just lack of handling him, the previous owner didn't take care of him at all, had him living in a tool box. Also, what do they eat regularly? I fed him one fuzzie mouse so far since I've had him, which is like 3 days..any feedback would be appreciated.

[Bambi]

Well it sounds like you rescued him.Cali kings are known to be nippers, but it all depends on the individual snake. If he was kept in a tool box, then more than likely he will have an attitude for a while until he gets to know and trust you. As for the food, I imagine that Cali kings would eat adult mice full grown. I've never owned one but I think they are "slim" snakes full grown. Just feed a mouse or rat pup no bigger than the widest part of you snakes body.

[Tigergenesis]

Cal kings are moody and nippy - especially when young and especially when mistreated. As Danielle said, feed prey equal to the widest part of it's body. Any idea of age?

I think over time he will get better - just be sure to move very slowly around him and make sure you don't have any other snake or animal scents on you.

[RealmIyce]

I have no clue about his age, I really dont know much period, cept the fact he was mistreated by my brothers friend, who owned him. He kept him in a tool box with no heat source or anything, he did however provide water, which surprises me.

The fuzzie mouse I fed him was about the same size around his the snakes body, he's thin, Im gonna feed him fuzzies for awhile since he took it very quickly. Now I just gotta get my BP to eat hehe.

[Tigergenesis]

I'd try one fuzzy every 5-7 days until he's ready to move up to the next size-and then go every 7 days. Poor little guy - well not anymore...he's got you.