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RE: Blacktail Rattlesnake Feeding Problem

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Posted by: azatrox at Sat Oct 16 23:30:55 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by azatrox ]  
   

What kind of body weight does this animal have? I'm assuming good because you most likely wouldn't have collected it otherwise...Assuming it has good body weight, it will not starve if you put it down for the winter. Because these animals are ectothermic, their metabolism slows WAYYYY down the colder they get. If you feed it, be sure to wait a couple of weeks before putting it down...otherwise the food may rot in its stomach if it is not allowed to pass. You most likely would be ok putting it down for the winter without a meal.

As far as a "rack" system, I've never really used them with rattlesnakes....I've used them with colubrids, but not crotes. I'm a proponent of individually locked and secured enclosures for rattlesnakes.

From a stress level, you really shouldn't have to mess with the snake too much over the winter...Just ensure it has water at all times and you'll be fine....Keep it cool and dark.

-Kris


   

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