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  2. Aestivation - Wikipedia

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    Aestivation (Latin: aestas (summer); also spelled estivation in American English) is a state of animal dormancy, similar to hibernation, although taking place in the summer rather than the winter. Aestivation is characterized by inactivity and a lowered metabolic rate, that is entered in response to high temperatures and arid conditions. [ 1 ]

  3. Where do SC snakes go in the winter? They don’t really ...

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    With a heavy presence of snake sightings every summer and during the warmer months, these reptiles seemingly disappear in South Carolina every winter. Why is that? Do snakes hibernate?

  4. What does cold weather mean for snakes and alligators in SC ...

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    These reptiles don’t migrate in the cooler seasons or go into hibernation. But snakes and alligators do go into a similar state when temperatures begin to drop to help them survive the cold.

  5. SC alligators seemingly disappear this time of year. Where do ...

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    Many warm-blooded animals hibernate during the winter as they endure freezing temperatures. However, given that alligators are cold-blooded reptiles, they undergo a different form of self ...

  6. Hibernation - Wikipedia

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    As reptiles are ectothermic, having no system to deal with cold temperatures would be deadly in many environments. Reptilian winter dormancy, or brumation, likely evolved to help reptiles survive colder conditions. Reptiles that are dormant in the winter tend to have higher survival rates and slower aging. [50]

  7. Torpor - Wikipedia

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    Some animals seasonally go into long periods of inactivity, with reduced body temperature and metabolism, made up of multiple bouts of torpor. This is known as hibernation if it occurs during winter or aestivation if it occurs during the summer. Daily torpor, on the other hand, is not seasonally dependent and can be an important part of energy ...

  8. Dormancy - Wikipedia

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    Hibernation is a mechanism used by many mammals to reduce energy expenditure and survive food shortages over the winter. Hibernation may be predictive or consequential. An animal prepares for hibernation by building up a thick layer of body fat during late summer

  9. Frozen iguanas are a phenomenon in Florida. What about ... - AOL

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    Unlike hibernation, brumation allows reptiles to experience physiological changes similar to hibernation but move about on warmer days. During brumation, alligators become lethargic, with a slowed ...