Winter cooling period

[cody95]

hi all,
i have a jungle python and i am unsure of what to do during winter as i have only owned a reptile since late december.
any tips on feeding, temperature and Humidity would be very helpful to a newbie such as myself.

cheers guys

 

[AntaresiaFreak13]

hey mate cooling is only necessary when you are going to breed keep normal temperatures and normal feeding time same goes for humidity and you will be fine.

Nick

 

[cody95]

cheers nick
can i still handle my python regularly ?

 

[Leasdraco]

you can stick to your preferred routine with heating and handling but your python may stop feeding during the cold months

 

[AntaresiaFreak13]

yes you can still handle you python it may be a little sluggish to start but should warm right up.
glad to help

Nick

 

[Trev.2530]

yes you can still handle you python it may be a little sluggish to start but should warm right up.
glad to help

Nick

So I have my pythons in cooling now but they are still really active is that normal. And can I still handle them while there in cooling?
First time in cooler months and I have an olive python and a breeding pair of diamonds.

 

[Trev.2530]

Can anyone give me an experienced answer?

 

[slide]

You can handle them if you really want to but if you intend to breed them it would be better to keep your interaction with them to a minimum to reduce stress ie. water changes and spot cleaning.

Aaron