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    Brumating Eastern Garters

    Hi, this is my first time brumating. I was wondering how much should an adult/breeder weigh before brumation? What is the best way to brumate snakes (I'm probably going to crank up my refrigerator temperature and stick em each in a plastic bin with water from November to February)? I'm going to start brumating on November 1st, what day in October should their last feeding be? Any other important brumation would be appreciated.

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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    Usually 2 weeks without food seems to be the standard used.
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    yeah 2 weeks without food is good. you just want to check on them about every week and you can change their water that often. Welcome to the forum!
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    How much should each weigh before brumation?

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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    I don't think there is a set weight. If the snake looks too lean/skinny I wouldn't brumate. I've held snakes out of brumation because they didn't put on enough weight after giving birth the year before. It's more of a look then a set weight for me.
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    Which temperature does everyone brumate at? I was going to do 53º but just wanted a second opinion.
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    53° sounds pretty good.
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    Ok, thanks!!!
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    It can also depend on which species your are talking about. Northern species can be brumated at colder temps. Warmer climate species obviously need warmer tempts.
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    Re: Brumating Eastern Garters

    I'm brumating Oregon Red-spot Garters, and Eastern Garters, mostly Easterns though
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