Re: length and temperature of burmutaton

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Posted by E.T. on October 26, 2000 at 14:51:06:

In Reply to: Re: length and temperature of burmutaton posted by Terry Cox on October 26, 2000 at 04:34:58:

Terry,

Where do you live? and where did you hear this about Vulpina?

I know you have much more experience than I do, but do the W. Fox need that cool of clime?

I live in Wisconsin, and my understanding has always been that they den with similar species and once you're below the frostline here, the temps are in the area of 55-58 degrees no matter where you live.

My Male vulpina is not large enough to breed but I hope to fix him up in 2002 with my adult female. My knobs breed at 57 degrees, and I have a tough time believing the Elaphe (N.American) wouldn't as well. Not trying to pick a fight here, but if others can breed them elsewhere, I think he'll do fine at home in the upper 60's.

: : I had intended to burmutate my bull snakes for two months, my corn snakes for three months, and my fox snakes for four months at 52 degrees in a special refrigerator. I have been told that 52 degrees is a fair temperature for all three species, but that I can burmutate all of them for four months. Last summer my fox snakes did not breed as I had wished. Does it seem like I am using good judgment to burmutate all of my snakes for four months at 52 degrees? I enjoy reading this discussion group. Thanks to all of you.

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: I'd only do corns for three, bulls for four at 50*F, and fox for at least four at 45-50*. Fox snakes are very hardy and hibernate about 6 months in the wild. Good luck, TC.

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: Terry, : Where do you live? and where did you hear this about Vulpina? : I know you have much more experience than I do, but do the W. Fox need that cool of clime? : I live in Wisconsin, and my understanding has always been that they den with similar species and once you're below the frostline here, the temps are in the area of 55-58 degrees no matter where you live. : My Male vulpina is not large enough to breed but I hope to fix him up in 2002 with my adult female. My knobs breed at 57 degrees, and I have a tough time believing the Elaphe (N.American) wouldn't as well. Not trying to pick a fight here, but if others can breed them elsewhere, I think he'll do fine at home in the upper 60's. : : : I had intended to burmutate my bull snakes for two months, my corn snakes for three months, and my fox snakes for four months at 52 degrees in a special refrigerator. I have been told that 52 degrees is a fair temperature for all three species, but that I can burmutate all of them for four months. Last summer my fox snakes did not breed as I had wished. Does it seem like I am using good judgment to burmutate all of my snakes for four months at 52 degrees? I enjoy reading this discussion group. Thanks to all of you. : : : : : I'd only do corns for three, bulls for four at 50*F, and fox for at least four at 45-50*. Fox snakes are very hardy and hibernate about 6 months in the wild. Good luck, TC.

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