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Originally Posted by spilota_1 Most Diamond breeders throw adults into styrofoam boxes or plastic tubs in the coldest part of their homes such as a cement floored garage throughout winter. |
Not wanting to go into an argument here, but I find that hard to believe, happening with Australian breeders.
I have read that about breeders in the USA.
But having said that, I can only go by some the breeders I spoke to, and in particular the ones I bought my Diamonds from.
Both very experienced and have been breeding for a very long time, only Diamonds, (one about 20 years, one 15 years), both use different methods with great success, in that I mean, one breeds all his snakes indoors, the other outdoors in an Aviary.
Neither feed their snakes for about 3 to 4 month.
Both agree to have some heat in indoors enclosure in the middle of the day for a short period, except one month nothing.
On of the suggestion, the one I go by is,
Last feed in April, after digestion 2-3 weeks, 3 to 4 hours heat in middle of day May June, low 30’s, heat off in July, August 3 to 4 hours low 30’s, September 8 to 9 hours.
Fresh water and normal daylight.
Cheers Artie
