![]() ![]() If you suspect your snake is sleeping, then you need to be careful in handling him. So you’ll just need to look for other signs that your snake is snoozing. Your snake might not get “shut-eye,” but they do sleep. This means snakes sleep with their eyes open. Instead, they have a brille on each eye, a layer of transparent scales that covers and protects the eyes. No, snakes don’t have eyelids, so they can’t close their eyes (interestingly, they can’t blink either). ![]() Taylor Kopel/Unsplash Do snakes have eyelids? If you disturb a snake that’s in brumation, they may act startled and confused, but when you put them down again, they won’t stay active. They probably won’t eat during this time. If your snake is in brumation, they may move around less than usual. So in a nutshell, some snakes do hibernate. To further complicate matters, snakes in cold climates undergo a period called brumation, which means that they decrease their activity during the winter to save energy. Or you might notice that the constantly flicking snake tongue isn’t engaged in its usual activity, or that they don’t react when you open the top of their cage or otherwise move around the area. A sleeping snake will stay in one position for hours - though this is also the posture a snake can assume while hunting. While awake and asleep look pretty much the same in snakes, there are a few clues to help you tell the difference. ![]() A big meal can make your snake drowsy, and they may sleep 20 hours a day after a recent feeding. If your snake has recently eaten, they might be sleepier than usual. In the winter, that can climb to 20 hours. Most snakes spend about 16 hours per day asleep. The season can play a role in snake sleeping habits. While judging by your snake’s breed isn’t a foolproof way to tell whether he’s asleep, it can help give you an idea of what times of day your snake is likelier to take a nap. The problem is, other snake types, including rat snakes, can vary their routines depending on the time of year, so there’s really no knowing when they might decide to doze off. In contrast, other types of snakes like broad-headed snakes and night snakes tend to stay up at night and sleep during the day. Diurnal snakes, or snakes that are most active during the day, include hognosed snakes, racers, sipos, and patch-nosed snakes. ![]()
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