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Brumation & Anorexia
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by Frawgg on March 13, 2006
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I purchased a male Aspidelaps last fall from a vendor who claims he was a proven breeder. I surmise that if the snake was indeed a proven breeder, the vendor must have cycled him for brumation. How long has the snake been cycled? I don't know. I did not brumate my snakes as my female isn't sexually mature. However, this particular snake hasn't eaten since January 4, 2006 and only twice since I obtained him. My question is this: Let's assume the snake has been cycled for brumation/breeding purposes for several years & suddenly the snake isn't cycled. Is it possible that the snake is "conditioned" to the brumation process and that is the reason why he refuses to feed?!
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RE: Brumation & Anorexia
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by Snake18 on March 14, 2006
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I wouldn`t think so.
Most wild caught snakes from temperate regions that have hibernated in the wild all their lives do fine without brumation and feed during the winter time.
Alex S.
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RE: Brumation & Anorexia
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by petra on March 15, 2006
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I know boa is a different species but, I had a boa that was CB (had him since baby) and even though the temps or photo period didn't change he would stop feeding every winter. So I guess it may be possible.
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