Overly active during cooling?

[triplehp4]

I have a pair of carpets who started cooling for breeding on September 1st. I shut off their heat at night (drops to lower 70s) and have lowered their day temps to 84 on the hot side and 70s on the cool side. I have been feeding lightly (2 large mice per week for the last 2 weeks). I've noticed a HUGE change in behavior. My female is seemingly pissed at the world, hissing and occasionally striking when touched. My male is as tame as always but can't seem to sit still. I'm not too worried about him since he's generally very active. But my female is normally very tame, but I noticed her change in temperament a few days after I started cooling. Their cages are right next to each other... Do they want to breed and it's making them restless? Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

[Stewjoe]

Breeding season isnt until winter/spring depending on the subspecies. Dropping the temp while still feeding can have drastic consequences. They're probably trying to get somewhere warm because they shouldn't be getting cooled at this time of year.

[shaunyboy]

re cooling.....

1st September i give them their LAST feed

you need to give the snake 4 weeks to clear the gut before cooling

1st October i start to drop temperatures

NO more food

end of February begining of March i begin to raise the heat

once the tanks running at the correct temps i offer prey


cheers shaun

P.S.feeding a snake then dropping the temps past the stage it aids digestion,can cause a regurge,as the snake is un able to digest its prey

[Mikoh4792]

Originally Posted by shaunyboy

re cooling.....

1st September i give them their LAST feed

you need to give the snake 4 weeks to clear the gut before cooling

1st October i start to drop temperatures

NO more food

end of February begining of March i begin to raise the heat

once the tanks running at the correct temps i offer prey


cheers shaun

P.S.feeding a snake then dropping the temps past the stage it aids digestion,can cause a regurge,as the snake is un able to digest its prey

Do you only do this for snakes at breeding age? What temps do you drop to?(basking spot?)