This is more of a curiosity post as I am interested in hearing from people who have had these delightful reptiles for lengthy periods and experiences in change of habit and diet towards the end of their lifespan. I obtained "Dinky" for my son when migrating to the UK in March 2003. I was advised at the time that he was 6 months old and was on a diet of snake "steaks" which were an import from the States which appeared to disappear off the local market soon after. Despite having experience with a variety of snakes, more of a catch and release, I was taken aback by the feeding habits which initially had me taking him to the vets for annual vitamin booster shots. I have maintained feeding records from 2013 as he tends to enter partial hibernation Late August/ early September and will not eat gain until late March / early April. At the time of writing he is being fed every 4 days on medium Mice. He will be 22 years of age in October this year, his sheds are still consistent and trouble free.
There are various sources stating date ranges but none as high as this so would appreciate it if anyone has had similar experiences that would indicate that this is an unusual lifespan.
There are various sources stating date ranges but none as high as this so would appreciate it if anyone has had similar experiences that would indicate that this is an unusual lifespan.
