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 Burmation

Ok. I bred cornsnakes for a few years, when I had a larger house. I had a spare bedroom set up with all my snakes in it. I had a window A/C unit to drop the temperature for the burmation process.
Now that I have moved, I no longer have a spare bedroom. All my snakes are spread through out the house. My house rarely drops below 78 degrees in temperature. even during the winter. I am going to attempt to breed a few different kings and milks this year(Hondurans/Nelsons/Cali’s/thayeri). But i am woried that I will not be able to keep them cool enough for burmation. Does anyone know any tricks or methods for this? Or Is burmation absolutely nescessary in order to breed these particular species?
Thanks. Steve
04/02/08  02:17am

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 Burmation

I live in S.C. and I didn’t burm my hondurans and they reproduced,I was going to do it again and I still might,even though I can’t sell them,around here.I like them so much,whats a few more..



04/02/08  08:44pm

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   Message To: Alligater   In reference to Message Id: 1686976


 Burmation

I here ya man. My Honduran is by far the best looking & best natured snake I have ever owned. He has alot of character too. for a snake atleast. I’d prefer him over my corns Or Cali’s any day.
but yeah. I might give it a shot, the whole breeding without burmation. its worth a try. Thanks for the info man.



04/03/08  12:33am

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   Message To: SteveOllllO   In reference to Message Id: 1687393


 Burmation

Hondurans originate from the subtropical climate zone and they should not be brumated. The best way to go thru with them is to slightly lower temps over a few weeks time to about 73°F and also let it become slightly dryer than the 55 to 60 % RH they usually need. During this time feeding still is on, but maybe a bit smaller/fewer prey items and also a longer time span in between feedings. Light should be on too, but not as many hours a day as in the rest of the year. This fake dry season can be applied anywhere between September and December.

By the way Steve, you have one of the nicest Hondos I have ever seen



04/03/08  02:40am

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   Message To: Peter54   In reference to Message Id: 1687472


 Burmation

Thanks Man. I appreciate all the info. Yeah He has a pretty vibrant red to him. I couldt resist when i saw him at a herp show last year. We have another show coming up in 2 weeks, I might grab him a pretty little female.
04/03/08  12:06pm


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