Re: question about eastern indigo hibernation

Posted by Fred A. on January 04, 2000 at 14:05:36:

In Reply to: Re: question about eastern indigo hibernation posted by Chuck on December 30, 1999 at 10:54:34:

: : this is my first season with adult easterns. i have witnessed copulation on 3 occasions. when do they hibernate? i am concerned about hibernating the female. will she continue to develop the eggs during hibernation? or does she wait until spring? will 5 weeks of hibernation be enough? thanks in advance for your help.

: Drymarchon do not hibernate!!!!! If she is gravid you should keep her warm (75-80F) and give her a nest box in April. If you need meor info, you can email me.
: Chuck

Melanie,
As Chucks former post indicated these snakes DO NOT have a HIBERNATION period, they can be cooled down at nightime , but must be raised back up dureing the day time to their usual temperature(80 degrees. Cooling them to low at night can invite respiratory problems Don't get lulled into treating them like other colubrids, they are DRYMARCHON, and have their own quirks. Please go to Renegade Reptiles Indigo page for more info.

Good luck,
Fred

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: : : this is my first season with adult easterns. i have witnessed copulation on 3 occasions. when do they hibernate? i am concerned about hibernating the female. will she continue to develop the eggs during hibernation? or does she wait until spring? will 5 weeks of hibernation be enough? thanks in advance for your help. : : Drymarchon do not hibernate!!!!! If she is gravid you should keep her warm (75-80F) and give her a nest box in April. If you need meor info, you can email me. : : Chuck : Melanie, : As Chucks former post indicated these snakes DO NOT have a HIBERNATION period, they can be cooled down at nightime , but must be raised back up dureing the day time to their usual temperature(80 degrees. Cooling them to low at night can invite respiratory problems Don't get lulled into treating them like other colubrids, they are DRYMARCHON, and have their own quirks. Please go to Renegade Reptiles Indigo page for more info. : Good luck, : Fred

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