How to Better Manage Snakes in Autumn? Detailed Explanation of Management Key Points

Snakes: Preparing for Overwintering

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

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

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 emerge from their burrows, making them relatively easy to capture in the wild, so attention should be paid to preventing natural enemies.

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

5. Disinfect 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, preferably appropriately on the low side, and the fluctuation range should be small, so as to avoid consuming the nutrients stored in the snakes' bodies.

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

9. During overwintering, snakes are prone to acute pneumonia, stomatitis, etc. Prevention should be strengthened. Once discovered, they should be quickly isolated and treated, with appropriate measures taken, to prevent infecting other snake groups.

10. During the overwintering period, regular inspections should be carried out, and observation records should be kept promptly. Never disturb the snake group.