Re: More questions from another beginner

Posted by Tim Spuckler on May 25, 2002 at 19:27:02:

In Reply to: More questions from another beginner posted by Mark on May 22, 2002 at 17:41:21:

Mark,

Brian's suggestions are right on target with my experience (black rats and greenish rats). While it is true that these snakes can live for months and sometimes years without a hotspot, I think it is best that they have one. In nature snakes have access to a wide variety of temperature ranges - they should be offered a similar environment in captivity. While some snakes can pass aspen through their digestive systems, it's probably not a good idea for then to ingest it regularly. I'd feed the snake in a seperate container.

Tim

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: Mark, : Brian's suggestions are right on target with my experience (black rats and greenish rats). While it is true that these snakes can live for months and sometimes years without a hotspot, I think it is best that they have one. In nature snakes have access to a wide variety of temperature ranges - they should be offered a similar environment in captivity. While some snakes can pass aspen through their digestive systems, it's probably not a good idea for then to ingest it regularly. I'd feed the snake in a seperate container. : Tim

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