Brumation
			Brumation is state similat to hiberhation, except that the snake is still active and drinks water but does not eat. By definition-brumation is torpor without physiological adjustment.
	Placing a snake into brumation should be done as follows Only cool a snake in good health. Do not feed the snake for 2 to 3 weeks prior to the time your start cooling. Make sure the snake does not have excessive undigested food still in it's G.I. tract and as little waste as possible-soaking the snake is a good way to clean out the G.I. tract. Cool the snake slowly down into the mid 50's and try to keep the temperature constant once there-stay between 50 and 55 degrees F. The snake should have access to clean water at all times. While giving the snake water, check for any signs of weight loss or other problems. Lighting should be minimal or absent. Substrate should be not be damp. There should be a hide box or more substrate to make the snake feel secure. Cool for a minimum of 90 days-unless the snakes is losing weight-if the snake is losing weight pull the snake earlier. At the end of the cooling period, raise the temperature slowly over a few hours for a few days. Allow 3 to 5 days back at normal range before offering food. The first one or two meals should be small.