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Is brumation absolutely necessary for this sub-species? Or any milksnake for that matter?

I know that Ball Pythons, while there is no actual hibernation, still need to be cooled down for a period if/when you intend to breed them. If there is no breeding, then cooling down is totally optional (read: unnecessary).

Is it the same way with Pueblans (or Nelsoni since I own a Pueblan/Nelsoni cross)?

I might even ask this in the kingsnake forum. I've been wanting one of those for weeks. Those White Brooksi are awesome! =)

Thanks In Advance,
Chris =)
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"If only you would use your powers for Good." -- B. Russell Bethea

Chris =/
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"If only you would use your powers for Good." -- B. Russell Bethea

yes, you need to have a cooling period for milksnakes if you intend to breed them in the spring/summer. Most milksnakes require this because this "cooling down period" (i.e brumation) triggers physiological changes for them to mate and produce when they get out of the cooling period.
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Chris
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"If only you would use your powers for Good." -- B. Russell Bethea

If you dont wish to breed, dont worry about cooling them. However, they may still go off-feed, some snakes do and some dont. If they go off-feed, it would be best to turn off the heat for a month so they dont loose body weight, and then warm them back up and get the metabolism going again.

Ah! That's exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks. =)

Chris =)
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"If only you would use your powers for Good." -- B. Russell Bethea