A Detailed Guide to Snake Rearing Experience and Techniques in Autumn

As the saying goes: “When the autumn wind rises, the three snakes grow fat.” This accurately reflects the growth situation of snakes. In autumn and winter, snake farms should pay attention to the following points:

1. September to October is the peak predation season for snakes. Snakes use this to store up large amounts of fat, safely get through the severe cold of winter, and maintain their nutritional needs until they emerge from their burrows the following year, so large amounts of food should be provided.

2. For snakes in relatively poor health, they can be sold on the market early and should not be kept until overwintering.

3. In autumn, snakes are busy foraging and have more opportunities to come out of their burrows, making them relatively easy to capture in the wild, so attention should be paid to guarding against predators and harm.

4. In November, promptly build the snakes' overwintering room (or nest).

5. Do the disinfection work of the overwintering room in advance.

6. Do not place straw in the overwintering room.

7. During the overwintering period, the temperature should be controlled within the range that snakes can tolerate. It should be appropriately on the low side, and the fluctuation range should be small, so as not to consume the nutrients stored in the snakes' bodies.

8. The temperature of the overwintering room should be low; if it is too high, it must be lowered.

9. During overwintering, snakes are prone to acute pneumonia, stomatitis, and other diseases. Prevention should be strengthened. Once discovered, they should be promptly isolated and treated, with appropriate handling, to prevent infection of other snake groups.

10. During the overwintering period, regular inspections should be carried out, and observation records should be promptly kept. Absolutely avoid disturbing the snake group.