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RE: nephrurus amyae Brumation Questions

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Posted by: Jordan_Russell at Thu Jan 27 10:15:05 2011  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Jordan_Russell ]  
   

I am just entering my second season with Nephrurus, so I am not an expert. From what I have done and from what I have read:





1,what type of container do u brumate them in? Brumate in their normal enclosure. I use 32qt tubs in a boaphile rack

2,what do u do to supply them water during brumation? Spray the cool side under the hide once a week just like you normally would.

3,3 months is the usual brumation time , correct? Yep.



The only few tips are:



1.) Make absolutely sure their stomachs are completely empty before starting brumation. 2 weeks of fasting should be sufficient.

2.) Be sure the room gets cold enough. I have had a hard time in Southern California getting my room below 75*F and A/C is a requirement for me. If the animals get into the 75* range I have noticed they are not put down far enough into brumation and will burn up their stored fat. It seems 65*F is about ideal, with some fluctuation being acceptable.



Good luck!

Jordan Russell




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