{"product_id":"southern-pine-snake","title":"Southern Pine Snake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eCommon Name: Southern Pine Snake \/ Eastern Pine Snake\u003cbr data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eScientific Name: Pituophis melanoleucus\u003cbr data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eSource: CB\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 120–180+cm\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eNative Range: Southeastern USA \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eEnclosure: Secure terrestrial vivarium with deep, diggable substrate; minimum 120 × 60 × 60 cm for an adult\u003cbr data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eHeating: Basking spot 30–32 °C; warm side mid-20s °C; cool side low-20s °C; night drop 20–22 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eHumidity: Around 40–60% with strong ventilation; offer a humid hide if sheds are dry\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eDiet: Frozen-thawed rodents; juveniles often every 7 days, adults every 7-10 days (adjust to body condition)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eWater: Fresh water bowl, changed regularly (many will soak at times)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003ePine snakes are powerful, terrestrial colubrids built for a life of digging: a reinforced, shovel-like snout, heavy body, and a strong instinct to burrow and “tunnel” under hides and décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eIn the wild they’re tied to open pine habitats and other sandy, well-drained landscapes, where they use underground refuges for shelter and nesting. In captivity they tend to be most confident when they can disappear into deep substrate and tight hides, then come out to patrol their space.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eLike other \u003cem data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003ePituophis\u003c\/em\u003e, they can put on an impressive bluff display when startled hissing, inflating, and vibrating the tail then settle once they feel secure. A roomy enclosure with solid locks, good airflow, and plenty of digging opportunity usually brings out the most natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":53265347543377,"sku":"southern-pine-snake - 001","price":124.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Southern-Pine-Snake-_2.jpg?v=1773246923","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/southern-pine-snake","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}