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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.
 
[[Category:Lizard_and_Snake_Glossary|P]]
 
[[Category:Lizard_and_Snake_Glossary|P]]
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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:
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*Common kingsnake: 25 - 32°C
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*Corn/rat snake: 25 - 32°C
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*Boa constrictor: 28 - 34°C
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*Burmese python: 25 - 34°C
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*Royal python: 25 - 34°C
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*Garter snake: 21 - 32°C
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