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Gopher Snake Keeper's Guide: A Complete Professional Guide to Captive Care, Breeding, Enrichment, and Responsible Gopher Snake Management

Gopher Snake Keeper's Guide: A Complete Professional Guide to Captive Care, Breeding, Enrichment, and Responsible Gopher Snake Management


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Discover the ultimate professional handbook for understanding, keeping, and caring for one of North America's most captivating native reptiles. Gopher Snake Keeper's Guide is a comprehensive, research-driven resource designed for reptile enthusiasts, herpetology students, and responsible pet owners who want to master every aspect of Pituophis catenifer care and natural history. From the sun-baked deserts of the American Southwest to the cool grasslands of the Great Plains, the Gopher snake thrives across a wide range of habitats-and this book shows you how to recreate those conditions in captivity with confidence and precision. Inside, you'll explore: Complete Natural History & Taxonomy: Gain a deep understanding of the species' evolutionary background, subspecies diversity, and the ecological roles it plays in controlling rodent populations. Detailed Anatomy & Physiology: Learn how the skeletal structure, musculature, and unique sensory systems-such as the Jacobson's organ-shape its hunting strategies and behaviors. Wild and Captive Behaviors: Observe the seasonal activity patterns, the dramatic rattlesnake-mimicking defensive displays, and how these traits translate to temperament and handling in captivity. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Navigate regional wildlife regulations, obtain necessary permits, and learn why sourcing captive-bred specimens is critical for conservation and responsible ownership. Step-by-Step Husbandry Guidance: From choosing a healthy snake to designing secure, naturalistic enclosures, this guide covers thermal gradients, humidity control, lighting, and the latest climate-control technologies. Breeding and Long-Term Care: Get professional insight into breeding practices, brumation techniques, and health monitoring to ensure your snake thrives for decades. Whether you are a dedicated herpetoculturist, a wildlife educator, or a passionate newcomer to reptile keeping, Gopher Snake Keeper's Guide provides authoritative, evidence-based instructions and a strong ethical framework. Richly detailed and professionally written, it will equip you to create a safe, enriching habitat and to understand these remarkable snakes not only as pets, but as vital components of North America's ecosystems. Bring the wisdom of expert herpetology into your home and become a true steward of the fascinating and often misunderstood Gopher snake.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798266969599
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 192
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Complete Professional Guide to Captive Care, Breeding, Enrichment, and Responsible Gopher Snake Management
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8266969590
  • Publisher Date: 24 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Weight: 317 gr


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