Strange Snake Behavior

Georgia · 07-12-14, 06:11 PM

This is a question and answer thread.

Q: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake always sits on his slab of rock instead of his dirt substrate...WHY?
Has anyone encountered this before?

franks · 07-12-14, 06:24 PM

Is it a wild caught snake?

Kera · 07-12-14, 06:27 PM

Maybe it's warmer on the rock.

Georgia · 07-12-14, 06:31 PM

Nope. Its a CB snake. The rock is the same temp as thr rest of the terrarium.

franks · 07-12-14, 07:20 PM

I've had different snakes that did not like a particular substrate for a reason j couldn't figure out. Always seemed to be a loose substrate.

Georgia · 07-12-14, 07:23 PM

Oh ok franks

franks · 07-12-14, 07:25 PM

Maybe try putting leaves in or some bark just to see if it makes him more comfortable? I've never had a "hot" but I would imagine it's not easy messing around with the enclosure.

Georgia · 07-12-14, 07:38 PM

I will try and see what the outcome will be... Its not that difficult really. People make it harder than it has to be lol.