Well, so far my "method" has worked great for my corns and even greybanded kings for me. You mention fluctuating temps, but to be honest I do not freak out about that too terribly much, especially lower temps. My goal is to make sure the temps are low enough to keep them inactive and not burning fat stores, but not too low that their health is compromised. I would say between 50-60 is ideal for corns and more temperate climate colubrids. If the room drops down to the 40s or up to the mid-60s sporadically, no big deal IMO. Even if the temps are in the 40s outside, it is probably not that cold inside the building where there is not wind, and some insulation.



As I mentioned, some folks have luck not even really brumating their corns. My method works for me and I get great fertility rate. As far as the mountain kings go, I think you may need to keep the temps more like 40-50 MAX for a good solid three months. I know folks here in LA have hit or miss success with pyros, mexicana, and sometimes even thayeri due to cooling issues. I have also been reading where some folks have success keeping a heat source present so the snakes can choose between brumating temps and warmer temps and even feed a bit during brumation.



Good luck!

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