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Cazador · 11-14-2007, 03:38 PM

Personally, I brumate at just over 4C (about 40F). I've also seen literature where other labs use 4C for up to four months, so no worries there. I imagined that you might have a pet store nearby where you could buy a single salamander or frog for scenting/feeding? If not, the flopping fish in shallow water or the moving dead fish on fishing line might be your next best option.

Also 25-26C is fine for everyday living, but I'd bump it up just temporarily to see if you can get through this before you commit to brumation.

11-14-2007, 03:38 PM	#45 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: Running out of tricks, need advice Personally, I brumate at just over 4C (about 40F). I've also seen literature where other labs use 4C for up to four months, so no worries there. I imagined that you might have a pet store nearby where you could buy a single salamander or frog for scenting/feeding? If not, the flopping fish in shallow water or the moving dead fish on fishing line might be your next best option. Also 25-26C is fine for everyday living, but I'd bump it up just temporarily to see if you can get through this before you commit to brumation.