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| n/a |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 15:38:55
hy am new and a prode owner of rocko can you tell me if thay hibernat![]() |
| 16 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 20/10/2009 : 18:13:13
Welcome! I absolutely LOVE Rocko! |
| kizzig |
Posted - 20/10/2009 : 08:42:59
Hi and welcome! She's so cute! |
| Kellog |
Posted - 20/10/2009 : 01:54:32
She is so beautiful, I would love one like her! xxx |
| n/a |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 23:44:53
thanks gp thats more than helpfull and her she is ![]()  |
| Kellog |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 23:03:54
Thank you GP (I did actually know the answer but thought others might not!) xxx |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 23:00:16
so basically to keep youngsters feeding and growing throughout the winter, keep the temps up (especially the ambient temp at the cool end), and increase the number of 'daylight hours' with artificial lighting  |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 22:58:38
true Kellog lol
Brumation is an example of dormancy in reptiles that is similar to hibernation but it differs from hibernation as metabolic processes are involved.
Reptiles generally begin brumation in late autumn (more specific times depend on the species). They will often wake up then return to "sleep". Reptiles may want to eat more than usual before they brumation but will eat less or refuse food as the temperature starts to drop. They do need to drink water whilst brumating. During the first year of life, many small reptiles do not fully brumate but slow down and eat less.
Brumation should not be confused with hibernation, when mammals hibernate they are actually asleep, when reptiles brumate they are less active and their metabolism slows down so they don't need to eat. Brumation is triggered by cold weather/lack of heat, and the decrease in the amount of hours of daylight in the winter (photoperiod).
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| Kellog |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 22:48:01
quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
heya and welcome
snakes don't technically 'hibernate' but they do brumate 
You cant use technical language like brumate on a newbie GP....that is just unfair!  Explain yourself young lady!!! xxx |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 22:40:24
heya and welcome
snakes don't technically 'hibernate' but they do brumate |
| Kellog |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 20:39:36
Welcome to the forum Teekymoore! You have found a great place with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also gets lots of fun and friendship as a bonus. Some important points -
1. If you have only just got him make sure you leave him for a week to settle in, with no handling and no feeding. Just change his water and straighten his substrate so he gets used to your smell.
2. Make sure you read the care sheet on here, lots of information for new snake owners.
3. No question is regarded as a silly question on here.....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too!
4. Not sure what information you got on your snake when you bought it but it is good to start your own 'Snake Diary', noting things like weight, length, feeding dates and what you feed, shedding dates, health problems. I know it seems a bit over the top but it is actually really helpful keeping track of your snake's health - I even not when Kellog poos!!
5. Unwritten forum rule - pics as soon as possible!
So glad you and Rocko have joined us. Once you get that first one....you never look back and will want more...and more...and more...
xxx
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| n/a |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 19:03:30
Hi and welcome |
| HannahB |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 17:51:09
hey and welcome
feel free to ask any question,nothing is deemed unimportant or silly here |
| n/a |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 17:34:23
Hello and welcome to you and Rocko |
| lucifer |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 16:27:53
Welcome to the forums
quote:
Originally posted by teekymoore
thank for that ..can you tell me haw to get my pic of rocko up i just cant figer it out thank.......
Check out this thread on how to post pictures:
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14 |
| n/a |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 16:15:26
thank for that ..can you tell me haw to get my pic of rocko up i just cant figer it out thank....... |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 19/10/2009 : 16:07:16
Hiya and welcome to the forum.
Some snakes do hibernate, but nearly all captive corns in this country do not. |
