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OK I have asked this in a another thread but I am afraid that it may go dead so I am starting my own on the topic.

How do you guys go about putting the E. Milks away for the winter?

Thanks!

I don't keep Eastern Milks but its fairly similar to brumate a honduran.

Feed them lots until Oct 1 or Nov 1... whichever you choose. Keep the heat on normal and don't feed them for 2 weeks so they can clear their gut. After 2 weeks of no feedings you can begin to lower the temperature. Lower the temps throughout about 5 days until it gets down to about 55-58F. Once they are at 56F or so I leave them for 4 months. I check them every week and provide fresh water. I would imagine that easter milks could handle even colder temperatures but I am not 100% sure.

After 4 months brumation I slowly raise temps again over about 5 days up to normal temps. I begin feeding once the temps are back to normal. Start with smaller meals and work up to pretty heavy feedings for females if you are planning on breeding her.
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Thanks. He looks about to shed so I assume I should start this process after he sheds?

Also I will use your advice but I hear that snakes around here don't go under till its about 45 degrees, anyone else think this is right?

They will brumate fine at 55F
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Ok... so what do you guys use as methods to achieve such a cool temp?