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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  11:13:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Do I have to cool down once a year or is that only if you are using the snakes to breed


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Flatpack63
Hatchling

United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  11:35:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Generally speaking, cooling down is only done if you are intending to breed. Mine are kept at the same temp all year.
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  11:47:20  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Ok thanks Flatpack :o)


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Chimp276
Yearling

United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  11:54:54  Show Profile  Click to see Chimp276's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Yeah breeders will usually do this, but it is not even essential for breeding!
0.1.0 Hypo Stripe - Aero
1.1.0 Leopard Geckos - Marley and Lemon
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator

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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  12:28:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yeah cooling them is generally done to get them ready for breeding but its not essential.. I keep all mine at the same temps all year round

2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  13:17:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks guys.............then it got me thinkng about how chickens lay eggs even if there was a male with them so I did a bit of googling into snakes laying even if there isnt a male around.............found it can happen but not always


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HannahB
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  13:21:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yeah it can happen but I dont think it happens a lot, I know a few people on here have had it happen but I can't think who.. got a feeling it was Matty but I'm not sure

2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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Remmy
Sub Adult

United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  13:43:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes hannah it was Matty
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gingerpony
Queen Bee

United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/09/2009 :  21:51:11  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
last winter was the first time i deliberately cooled my older corns for breeding the following spring........... and they didn't breed!! slightly gutted!

from a breeder's perspective as well as it being a more natural cycle for the snakes it also helps keep costs down
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos

Location:Leeds/York/Selby area
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