Snakes are not supposed to shed during brumation are they? What is the optimal temp to hybernate (brumation)? If snakes have food in their stomachs still, I know they die, but do they bloat up fom all the (to keep it simple) poison "stuff" first?
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brumation/hybernation question
xblackheart
Dec 15, 2005 11:24 AM
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norsmis
Dec 15, 2005 12:25 PM
Do some research on the particular snake in question on temps. As far as what happens to a snake if you put it down to cool with food in its stomach, I couldnt tell you because that is sure to kill it. I am sure it would swell up as the food in its stomach is rotting because it can't be digested. I hope you dont have a snake this is happening to.....
xblackheart
Dec 15, 2005 09:29 PM
I was just curious because I was told to wait 14 days after the last meal, so the food could pass through their system, and I know any food left in would kill them. So, I just wanted to know what happens.
thanks
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draybar
Dec 15, 2005 06:07 PM
>>Snakes are not supposed to shed during brumation are they? What is the optimal temp to hybernate (brumation)? If snakes have food in their stomachs still, I know they die, but do they bloat up fom all the (to keep it simple) poison "stuff" first?
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They can shed during brumation. I have had it happen several times.
You should never brumate a snake without at least two weeks for it to digest it's last meal. I prefer three weeks to make sure their systems are cleared.
If you have a snake, in brumation, that is showing any signs of stress, bloating or other problems you need to bring it out of brumation and back to regular temps.
As far as brumation temps go....It can vary quite a bit.
You obviously don't want the temps to go below freezing.
I personaly wouldn't want the temps to drop below the low 40's.
I try to regulate the temps and brumate my snakes at around 47 degrees.
The temps can fluctuate without problems. Fluctuations from the mid to high 40's up to the low seventies (for short periods) do
not appear to be detrimental.
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