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RE: Another hibernation question

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Posted by: tokaysrnice at Fri Nov 16 11:45:05 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by tokaysrnice ]  
   

I think 55 is the magic number for most snakes that require brumation. The temps of most NA snakes durring the winter can go as low as 0 degrees but in a subteranian atmosphere I doubt they get below freezing.Snakes experience alot more of harsh reality in nature than in captivity and I think 55 is the safest way to go. Just cool enough to slow the metabolism but not hitting the freezing to death point.
Just my .02
Nate


   

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