Im trying to be proactive about this upcoming fall winter.

I have several snakes I need to brumate and I would like to do it naturally without the help of a/c and refer equipment.

I live in Texas and the winter here averages 60 during the day 40 at night. Warm fronts can push the temps upwards of 75 degrees and then drop fast into the high 40's when a cold front comes in.

My question is... If snakes thrive here in this kind of weather, why cant my coulbrids do the same? I plan on kicking on a space heater when the temps go below the 50's but thats about it.

The only place I can keep them has poor insulation and there will be a temperature flux no matter what I do. They are housed in a communal style wooden enclosure with screen doors.

I am looking for a response hopefully from someone who lives in a similar climate and has done something similar.

I am aware of the dangers of infections...

Given the current scenario, what can you do to prevent them?

Maybe some extra insulation etc... It's easier to heat them up then to cool them down!

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