Thanks, you guys are very helpful.
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Originally Posted by stephanbakir
My first bit of advice will be, get a second hook. You shouldn't need it because they aren't overly fast but it can save you from getting tagged.
Stay away from snake "tongs".
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I'm considering getting another snake hook as well, but yea I dont think I will ever be using snake tongs.
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Originally Posted by KD35WIN.AS.ONE
As long as the snake is eating and remains healthy retaining no sheds or eye caps you shouldn't have an issue. If or when any of these problems arise then you will wish you had be taught what to do in these situations. Considering you have experience with how to keep a snake alive through proper husbandry you chose a decent first venomous snake. Anyone who has ever worked with these will know why.
I am a big fan of venom defenders, but there not needed for what you working with. Just dont put your hand in the snakes face and you'll be fine for now.. By the way what state are you located in?
If you have any questions about care, husbandry, handling techniques for this species or anything regarding them you can PM me or ask in a thread, ill be glad to help.
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Hey I'm located in MI. Everything with him seems to be going fine as of now. Its been a week now since I had him. I tried to feed him yesterday but he didnt eat so I will try again next week. I did some research before I chose to get an eyelash viper. I like them because of their color variations, small size, aboreal nature, ease of keeping, and because they are mostly docile. He has never tried to strike at me or really got into a defensive position. My nicaraguan boa or atb would have already put 2 fangs in my hand. I had them mainly for display.
Since the snake is venomous he will have to be in the basement. It gets pretty cold in the winter, around 60 degrees. Will a good heat mat be enough or will I need a heat lamp? I bought a 60 watt heat lamp and it dried out the tank pretty quick so I dont really want to use it. That was with the heat mat off. The heat mat I'm using now isnt right for the tank and its barely heating the tank up to the right temps. I'm going to get a zoo med heat mat that was made for the terrarium that I got so I dont know how it will work yet. What do you suggest? Thanks.
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