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They don't really hibernate per say, but rather brumate. It's really a small degree of difference. Hibernation usually is associated with animals that live in regions where it gets bitterly cold in the winter, as opposed to chilly/cold which is what south of the mason/dixon line gets. Brumation is basically dropping the temps down into the 50's for 6-10 weeks with no feeding during that time. You do NOT want to do this with an animal that is underweight or dehydrated. Also, don't feed your animal and then plunk it in a 55 F cage. Give it it's last meal about 2 weeks before you plan to commence brumation so it has time to adequately void it's bowels.
Why would you want to do this? Are you planning on breeding? How old is the snake in question?
By bother, do you mean take it out and handle it? No, you should not. Just keep fresh water available at all times.
If this is a pet and a non breeder, I would not risk brumating it.
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