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So, about corn snakes..

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iashia

In Relation To:

Ryu

Ive been doin some research on hibernation for corn snakes, since i live in santa-land (not really).

My question is, i have a baby corn, about 3 months old, should i concider brumation? obviously hes not of breeding age, but for health wise, is it a good idea? i know its not required to do it, but overall, is it beneficial to the snake? input? =) ((also, i know that if i do, temperature is crucial, too low it could kill him))


Points:	50
Topics:	General Health
Tags:	Cornsnake, Hibernation, Winter
Species:	Other Colubrids > Other Colubrids > Elaphe guttata guttata
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Accepted Answer

10/31/2009 5:58:22 AM

Carusima

I preferably only hibernate adults, so do most big end breeders. It's best to feed a young corn year round while it's metabolism is high, and to help it grow. It's best for older corns to brumate for several reasons. Their metabolism is a lot slower than younger corns, so they can go off food for long periods of time without any lost weight. They are also hardier to go through brumation. Temperature is crucial, and what most do is just turn off the heat source. Anywhere ranging from 62-72 is absolutely fine for an adult corn. I tend to do mine at 68. Adults also will go off food when they want to breed, so brumating them to keep their weight up is crucial, but hatchling/yearling corns do not go through this desire. Your corn might go off food for a few weeks if the temperature in the room naturally drops, but don't worry about that.

Assisted Answer

10/31/2009 7:34:44 AM

Sparkle

LOL - where she's at she can't turn off the heat or the pipes would burst. I'm in NW Illinois and we get down to -20 sometimes; she is a few hundred miles north of me (up by Lake Superior) and it's colder than that. Iashia, you should make your State public on your profile page so people can see what part of the country you're in. :)

Assisted Answer

10/31/2009 9:41:48 AM

FyreFocks

I brumated everyone last year with no ill effects at all. I dont think ill be repeating this process for the babies and juves, but thats because i dont want to miss out on the growing time. Ultimately, its up to you.

Author Comment

10/31/2009 2:16:25 PM

iashia

i will, haha, i does get super cold, right now, on halloween, its 37 (its actually quite warm today, lol) but everymorning there is frost on the ground. it would be colder, but the lake acts like a heater in the winter (idk why, youll have to do some research) and an air conditioner in the summer.

so, i wont b brumating him this year, maybe next year, depends on how much he grows

thanks guys =)

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