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Summary: Watch an exotic animal health technician explain the sleeping patterns of snakes and describe the risks that low temperatures pose to pet snake health.
Sarah is a resident exotic animal health technician and has been working as a technician for seven years, but she began working with animals over 12 years ago at the Wildlife Care...read more
" Hi! My name is Sarah I am coming to you today from Pet Land in Pembroke Pines, Florida and on behalf of expertvillage.com I am going to speak with you a little bit about choosing a pet snake. While some species of snakes may hibernate in the wild it is very important that you do not try to hibernate your snake in captivity. This can be very dangerous to your snake as it is not normal for them in captivity and can result in the death of your snake. It is important to locate your snake’s cage in the place where it will get too cold and where you can properly maintain your snake’s cage temperature. Keeping your snake in an environment where the temperature is low can result in illness and infection, which will need to be addressed by your reptile veterinarian. If you would like to learn more about the animal hospital that I work at you can check at our web site at www.extracareanimalhospital.net. If you would like to learn more about Pet Land in Pembroke Pines, Florida you can check out their web site at www.petland.com. "
eHow Article: Low Temperature Risk for Pet Snakes