Never keep them in a habitat with other kinds of snakes. Don't keep juvenile King Snakes in the same habitat, because they might eat each other. California King Snakes should be kept in their enclosures alone so they feel safe, comfortable, and don't have to compete for food. Only keep King Snakes together if you have decided to breed them. Make sure to do your research before breeding so you don't accidentally put your animals at risk. Watch them carefully for signs of aggression. Do not keep King Snakes together after breeding has occurred. Never feed two King Snakes in the same habitat. Separate them for a few minutes before they eat to avoid food aggression, and then keep them apart for several hours after they've finished. Live mice are fine, but they're not required, and they can often wound your snake. Freshly killed mice are the best choice, but if you want to freeze some for convenience, it's okay to give your snake a very well-thawed one. One mouse per week will be enough, but if you want your snake to grow faster, you can give it up to two per week. Once they're fully grown, in order to avoid obesity, you may need to cut back to once a week. When your snake is a baby, feed it newborn mice (about the size of your pinky). Increase the size of your mice as your snake grows. The largest adult snakes can often handle a small rat instead of multiple mice. You can usually buy mice at your local pet store, but you can also order them online. Don't pick your snake up until it has digested the mouse enough that the lump in its middle has disappeared, because it might still feel aggressive before its food is digested. Use a relatively deep bowl. Sometimes King Snakes like to take a soak in their water bowl, so fill it up only about halfway to prevent them from spilling the water over the edges. Check the water bowl every day, and keep it clean. If the habitat starts to feel very moist, take the water bowl out and only put in for a few days every week. Remember that this is a wild animal, so it may be afraid of you for quite some time. Hold your snake gently, and stay away from its face, especially at first. Start with just a few minutes of handling once a week and work your way up. It's not unusual for king snakes to defecate or urinate on you when you handle them, especially at first. If you notice that your snake's behavior or appetite changes suddenly, it could be because it's stressed from too much handling. Don't handle your snake when it's getting ready to shed. You'll know this is happening when their skin starts to turn milky or bluish. In a few days, they'll crawl completely out of their old skin, and it will be safe to hold them again. Particularly around the time when they're shedding, King Snakes will enjoy an occasional mist of water all over their tank. Any plastic or glass spray bottle will work. California King Snakes almost never bite, but if you restrain them, they may. Never pinch or squeeze them. Let them flow gently through your hands and fingers. Don't let them dangle unsupported.
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One-sentence summary -- House your snakes alone or together only when breeding. Feed your snakes alone. Feed your snake mice. Stay away from your snake until the lump from the mouse disappears. Provide fresh water. Handle your snake gently. Watch for shedding. Don't restrain your snake.

Your body needs rest to fight off the virus, as rest gives your immune system time and energy to work. One way to sleep better is to lightly elevate the top half of your body with pillows, making breathing easier. Another way to get better sleep is to relax before bed with teas such as chamomile. Nasal strips relieve congestion at night, making it easier to sleep. You'll get more rest at home, and stress can make symptoms worse. Also, you won't infect colleagues if you stay home. You're generally contagious for 24 hours before you show symptoms and for 5 to 7 days after you begin showing symptoms. Severe cases of the flu may take even longer. Try fresh ginger chopped with hot water poured over it. Place your head over the bowl with a towel over your head. You can also add Vicks VapoRub to the water in place of the ginger. Hot beverages and soup also help, especially if you try to breathe in the steam as you drink or eat them. Steam helps break up congestion. It turns out that chicken noodle soup does help with colds and flu. Like hot beverages, the steam breaks up congestion. However, it provides other benefits, as well. The amino acid cysteine in chicken is similar to a bronchitis drug, which may explain why soup soothes symptoms. A hot shower can also help congestion through steam, and it can soothe achy muscles, as well. Take a few deep breaths of the steam while showering to cut through congestion. Humidifier moisten nasal passages and help with congestion at night. Be sure to clean it twice a week, change the water daily, and use distilled water. Humidifiers can be breeding grounds for bacteria and mold, which can worsen allergy and asthma symptoms. Honey or cinnamon can reduce irritation in the throat, which can decrease dry coughing. Gargling soothes a sore throat. Add a small amount of salt to water, and dissolve the salt. Use it to rinse out the back of your throat, and then spit the water out. Staying hydrated breaks up thick mucus, making you less congested. While washing your hands reduces your chances of infecting other people, it also stops you from catching something else while you're recovering. Zinc and ginseng can strengthen your immune symptom. However, you shouldn't take more than 50 milligrams of zinc a day, as it can actually suppress your immune system if you take too much. Try zinc if someone in your household has the flu but you don't.
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One-sentence summary -- Get plenty of rest. Take time off. Use steam. Try chicken noodle soup. Jump in the shower. Use a humidifier. Add honey to your tea. Gargle saltwater. Drink your liquids. Wash your hands often. Try zinc or a supplement with ginseng.

Securing your chicken feeder with a lid will make sure that nothing unwanted falls in. it's also a good idea if there's a risk of rainfall entering and damaging the grain. Most garbage bins will come with a pre-fitted lid.
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Add a lid to the bin.