Greetings All.
I have read and heard sooo many diffefent opinions on this one it makes my head spin! I'd like to know what our more experienced keepers think before I form an opinion of my own.
1. To cool, or not to cool?
I am talking specifically about a yearling coastal and a yearling diamond.
(I have decided I won't cool the first year around at least with my Hatchling Olive and hatchling Maccie ).
The diamond was cooled last year, the Coastal was not.
I only want to cool if this is best for the snake, breeding obviously at this age, breeding is not an issue. Particularly curious about the diamond, I have heard that DPS can be linked to not cooling.
2. The how tos of cooling?
I have read and heard all sorts of things about when to offer last feed, when to incrementally bring the heat down, how long to give them warmth for each day, but again with differing opinions. What do you guys think?
Also, will they drink or move at all during this cooling?
Do I assume I don't get to play with anyone whilst they are cold?
How do you check on them during this period and make sure they are ok?
Just want to be ready ahead of time and can't wait to hear your responses all...
Cheers,
Nic
I have read and heard sooo many diffefent opinions on this one it makes my head spin! I'd like to know what our more experienced keepers think before I form an opinion of my own.
1. To cool, or not to cool?
I am talking specifically about a yearling coastal and a yearling diamond.
(I have decided I won't cool the first year around at least with my Hatchling Olive and hatchling Maccie ).
The diamond was cooled last year, the Coastal was not.
I only want to cool if this is best for the snake, breeding obviously at this age, breeding is not an issue. Particularly curious about the diamond, I have heard that DPS can be linked to not cooling.
2. The how tos of cooling?
I have read and heard all sorts of things about when to offer last feed, when to incrementally bring the heat down, how long to give them warmth for each day, but again with differing opinions. What do you guys think?
Also, will they drink or move at all during this cooling?
Do I assume I don't get to play with anyone whilst they are cold?
How do you check on them during this period and make sure they are ok?
Just want to be ready ahead of time and can't wait to hear your responses all...
Cheers,
Nic