Crotalus adamanteus question.

[beagle]

I'm just wondering if any body has some good experience with crotulas adamanteus? I'm trying to find out the best conditions that you should keep juveniles in, such as temps., humidity and how often they should be fed.

[SCReptiles]

I keep mine 76 and feed them mice until they are large enough to take pink rabbits. From that point on, mine only get rabbits. I have a 2003 baby I am raising up that is already on the rabbits, but he is exceptional size. I feed babies every 7 days and adults every 10 to 14 days depending on the size of the meal, except during early spring. I feed the adults every 7 days to add weight back from burmation. Chris Harper probably knows more about the EDB then anyone I know. He has placed his care sheet on his website. you can find it under resources on www.VenomousReptiles.org.

[beagle]

Thanks very much for the reply, I really appreciate it. I asked because my juvenille just stopped eating all of a sudden. I heard that they should not be kept to warm or they stress out easy so I just wanted to check to make sure. I'll also check out the venomous site. Thanks again.

[SCReptiles]

What are you offering him?

[MsTT]

Get a fecal check. Even captive raised snakes may have parasites, and that's one of the things well worth checking when a snake is not eating.

[beagle]

I've been offering him live mice and he was eating up until three weeks ago and then just suddenly stopped.

[casacrow]

SCReptiles,

I see that you keep yours at a steady 76. Do you think there would be any harm keeping them in a room that is a consatant 80? I have kept them at 76 and notice that they spend the mojority of their time on the warm side. The3y are doing just fine, I was just wondering if 80 would be a problem.

[SCReptiles]

About 2 years ago I took in a rescue EDB. It was a female, about 4 feet. It had a deep injury on its head. About a ½ inch of its skull was showing…I mean just plan bone. I consulted my vet and she advised I should cover the injured area with liquid band-aid and keep her at the warmest healthy temperature. I spoke with Harper about the temp and he thinks anything over 86 would be stressful. I sat her up in a cage separate from my rack and put the temp to an even 86. Of course the higher temps increased eating and shedding and she was just fine within a few months. In fact, there is not even a scar on her head these days. Naja-Anja has her out in AR breeding her to her albino male! I saw no ill effects from keeping her at 86, however, I think accelerated eating, shedding, and growth will probably shorten the life span of any snake.

[casacrow]

Thanx for the reply....I keep my room at 80 and would like to keep some in it....just did not want them to drop dead overnoght. thanx again.