

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. Some snakes stay active during certain times of day, sleeping at other times.ĭiurnal snakes, or snakes that are most active during the day, include hognosed snakes, racers, sipos, and patch-nosed snakes. The type of snake you have may partially dictate when they go to sleep. The key is knowing which signs to look for, and knowing a bit about your snake’s behavior, too.

blickpixel/1906 images/Pixabay How to tell if your snake is sleepingīy carefully observing your snake, you can tell if they’re asleep or awake. Let’s take a look at some of the indicators that will let you know that your slithery friend is, indeed, fast asleep. Taking the time to learn these signs will allow you to properly care for your pet snake and will keep you both much safer, especially if you need to handle them and don’t want to inadvertently interrupt their sleep.
