Kings and food: how much is enough? :)

[bcr229]

I feed my kings one prey item that is about the same diameter or a bit more as their body once a week. Most kings will eat until they puke, so one good sized meal a week is a good idea.

This. I've noticed that my older adults (> 4 years) slow down a bit over the winter. I don't bromate them but they still are aware of the seasonal changes. They more than make up for their mini-fasts in the spring though.

Bear in mind that most colubrids in captivity are overfed, which can lead to an early death due to obesity issues like fatty liver disease. Kings, corn/rat snakes, milk snakes, etc. should retain a more square than round body shape.