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Just wondering if dropping temps is necessary to stimulate breeding/reproductive success in Black Milks, as they are kept so much cooler than other species?

I haven't been able to find much in the way of reproductive information regarding this particular species.

Thanks in advance.
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~Danielle

2.1 BRBs
1.1 BCI
1.0 Southern White-Lipped Pythons
1.1 Black Milksnakes

Hey Danielle,

I do drop the temps for 2 1/2 months like other colubrids but I'm not convinced you have to. one year I put a pair in a spare bedroom closet with temps in the mid 60s all winter long and they produced a successful clutch.

Although not necessary in my opinion, it won't hurt to do it.

Dave

DNS Reptiles

Thanks a lot, Dave.
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~Danielle

2.1 BRBs
1.1 BCI
1.1 Southern White-Lipped Pythons
1.1 Black Milksnakes