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new milk snake.... help with temp gradie

robertw006 Sep 16, 2009 05:23 PM

im new to snakes. i just bought my first milk snake yesterday and ive got a few questions that i cant seem to find acceptable answers to on the internet. i was hoping an experienced keeper can help me answer these questions. first of all, ive heard the temperature gradient is about 85-72, is this air temperature or floor temp? what is the warmest temp the floor should be to ensure my snake wont be burned? the second question is; im not sure what specific species he is. i will post links to pics. if someone could please help me identify the species, i would greatly appreciate it. thanks!

http://www.imgplace.com/viewimg410/1269/91dsc00565.jpg
http://www.imgplace.com/viewimg410/2386/90dsc00566.jpg
http://www.imgplace.com/viewimg410/8522/47dsc00567.jpg

Replies (3)

robertw006 Sep 16, 2009 08:12 PM

ok, so with a little more research, ive found that it is a sinaloan milk snake. is this accurate? does everyone agree with this? thanks again.

DMong Sep 16, 2009 09:10 PM

Yes, for all practical purposes a Sinaloan milk.

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

robertw006 Sep 18, 2009 12:19 PM

sooo, any ideas about that temp gradient question? id appreciate it.

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