>>Sure sounds like they want a break from the active life and need a cool down for some winter chillin'. Just make sure they're kept warm for 2-3 weeks after their last meal to ensure they have nothing in their guts that would cause problems once their metabolisms slow down during brumation. They will need clean water throughout their dormant period. Brumation time is actually a nice break from the weekly feedings, frequent cleanings, etc. Good luck!



You know I have read and heard about all kinds of snakes going "off feed" during the Fall, but I have yet to see this with my kings over the last 15 years or so. It may be the result of my location, but I've heard of folks in Florida have Pyros go off feed even getula......... I have had males go off feed during breeding season though, but only when warmed up at the same time as the females. Last year I remedied that by warming the males up earlier and by themselves......They fed great throughout breeding season......



And I do "force brumation" on my animals and love the break from feeding and cleaning and watering...etc for 3 to 4 months......



But I still have about 100 little ones to do all that with...LOL
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John Lassiter

Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

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