[adamanteus]

I agree. I think with captive snakes, hibernation is a much safer event....We ensure our snakes are well fed beforehand, the drop in temperature is gradual and never extreme. In short we create the ideal environment for a successful hibernation.

Of course, in the wild a snake might fail to fatten up enough during the year. The temperature may suddenly plummet, or reach extremes beyond the snake's endurance.