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science fair project need help

captainhook2 Oct 26, 2004 09:14 PM

hi im eric's daughter. my science fair question is:
How does the temperature of the enclosure affect wether or not a burmese python will eat?

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r3ptile Oct 27, 2004 01:34 AM

Since pythons are ectothermic (or cold blooded), they rely on heat from their surrounding environment to properly digest food. Many people find that when placed in a warmer environment, a python will become more active, and look for food since its metabolism will be increased due to rise in body temp. Generally speaking, when exposed to a cold environment for a period of time, a python will not eat, probably due to hibernation instincts kicking in. Hope this answered your question.

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