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How to cool pituophis for breeding

redrott Feb 22, 2011 12:20 PM

What is the best method for cooling pits for breeding. I haven't checked greatly but I am doubting I have a place in my house that gets 50 degrees during the winter. So I need a method to cool them.

Replies (3)

pyromaniac Feb 22, 2011 09:18 PM

Wine coolers make good brumation chambers. Check Craigs list or Ebay for some good deals on used ones.
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Bob
Pyromaniac AKA Greatballzofire
Keeping cats allows man to cohabitate with tigers. Keeping reptiles allows man to cohabitate with dinosaurs.

redrott Mar 02, 2011 10:23 PM

How big does it need to be? The wine cooler that is.

pyromaniac Mar 07, 2011 07:17 PM

Big enough to put the tubs with the snakes in it. The tub for the snake should be big enough to allow the snake to move around and to have a water bowl. Each day you should open the door to the cooler to allow fresh air exchange. There are hundreds of brand and sizes to choose from. Check Craigs List and Ebay, your local for sale ads in the newspaper...
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Bob
Pyromaniac AKA Greatballzofire
Keeping cats allows man to cohabitate with tigers. Keeping reptiles allows man to cohabitate with dinosaurs.

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