Difference between revisions of "Preferred optimum temperature zone"
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Reptiles are ectothermic vertebrates that regulate [[Body temperature|body temperature]] by behavioural and physiological processes. Optimum functioning of metabolic processes, including digestion, growth, healing, reproduction and immune system. | Reptiles are ectothermic vertebrates that regulate [[Body temperature|body temperature]] by behavioural and physiological processes. Optimum functioning of metabolic processes, including digestion, growth, healing, reproduction and immune system. | ||
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| + | It is imperative that captive snakes are kept within their POTZ since long-term health is dependent upon appropriate environmental temperatures. | ||
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| + | POTZ for common snake species: | ||
| + | *Common kingsnake: 25 - 32°C | ||
| + | *Corn/rat snake: 25 - 32°C | ||
| + | *Boa constrictor: 28 - 34°C | ||
| + | *Burmese python: 25 - 34°C | ||
| + | *Royal python: 25 - 34°C | ||
| + | *Garter snake: 21 - 32°C | ||
Revision as of 11:56, 27 April 2010
Often abbreviated to: POTZ
Reptiles are ectothermic vertebrates that regulate body temperature by behavioural and physiological processes. Optimum functioning of metabolic processes, including digestion, growth, healing, reproduction and immune system.
It is imperative that captive snakes are kept within their POTZ since long-term health is dependent upon appropriate environmental temperatures.
POTZ for common snake species:
- Common kingsnake: 25 - 32°C
- Corn/rat snake: 25 - 32°C
- Boa constrictor: 28 - 34°C
- Burmese python: 25 - 34°C
- Royal python: 25 - 34°C
- Garter snake: 21 - 32°C