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by JohnDoe on September 2, 2007
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We recently bought a 4ft EDB from a reptile show. We have fed it 3 times, all of which were large rats. We have had it now for a month and it hasnt deficated yet and we are a little concerned. Just wondering if this is normal for an EDB or if anyone has any advice! Just wondering seeing how our speckedled goes about once a week. Thanks very much.
Kyle
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by Kingetula on September 2, 2007
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No it doesn't sound normal. All the snakes I have had will usually defecate 3 to 7 days after eating.
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by Chris_Harper on September 2, 2007
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Fill a clean rubbermaid trash can with about 6 inches of clean water. Place your EDB in the can and place the lid on. Cut some dime sized holes in the lid for ventilation. You need to make sure that the temperature in the can stays at around 80F. Keep the can out of direct sunlight!!!
Leave the EDB in there for about 2 hours, checking on it periodically. At some point, it will defecate. When it does, remove it, replace with clean water, then soak the snake again for another 30 minutes. Remove the snake to a clean, dry cage.
Soaking should be done at least every 10 days to 2 weeks.
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by Rob_Carmichael on September 3, 2007
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We keep our adamanteus on natural substrates (sandy soil/peat with leaf litter mixed in). Between natural stimuli and regular light misting to boost ambient humity a couple of days a week (and keeping them in large cages with varied thermal zones) our EDB's stay "regular". Like Chris, a good soaking initially should do the trick and you may find that you will have to do this on a regular basis for a while. Another key factor to take into consideration is cage space. If given adequate space for regular movement, you will find that your EDB will not have compaction problems.
Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
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by JohnDoe on September 3, 2007
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Well Thank you guys very much for your help, you always seem to come through when needed so thanks again! I keep him in a 4x2x2 cage on aspen bedding. Is that enough space for a 4ft EDB as of now and what is the natural bedding you use? Thanks again!
Kyle
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by Peter84Jenkins on September 3, 2007
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The cage size you have now is fine but when your EDB gets bigger (and it will) you might want to think about building a custom enclosure that is more suitable. I have several five foot EDBs and I keep them in 8ft by 2ft enclosures with a 2ft by 2ft door on the ends. My doors swing out like a door in your house as I feel it is safer (matter of personal preference) Also my females have a “chamber” built in to mimic GT burrows. They rarely leave it while gravid. If you want I can send pics. I have had extremely good success with my design. I use a mixture of cypress mulch, sand, pine straw, and pampas grass in my enclosures I do this for extra comfort (I am picky with my EDBs and their comfort levels) You can use cypress mulch alone as long as all other aspects of husbandry are met. These suggestions are simply of my own personal experiences and ideas I have gathered from others. Good luck and stay safe. I saw that you only have one-year experience be careful with your EDB.
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by Rob_Carmichael on September 4, 2007
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I agree with Peter, give them as much room as possible (and PETER: I'd personally like to see some pics of your EDB set up). Our EDB's go through periods of their day where they become very active and move around much more than our other Crotalines. Their girth alone warrants as much floor space as possible (your cage is fine for the short term but start planning for more space soon).
Peter's substrate is great and we use similar natural substrata for our's (although we don't have the luxury of field collecting native vegetation). We use a combination of top soil, sand, peat, leaf litter, and top off the surface with switch grass and dead leaves which the snakes love to nestle into in order to get into their classic ambush positions. We also provide knarled pieces of driftwood. We'll mist our cages every few days or as needed.
Hope this helps, Rob
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by jay72 on September 4, 2007
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Peter,
I am in the process of building a custom enclosure for two 5 1/2' EDB's. Please email me photos of your enclosure to ribarosso@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Jay
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by JohnDoe on September 4, 2007
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Yes, I Would Love to see pictures of your set up as i want to improve the ones i have! You Can send it to TheCrocoKyleZoo@yahoo.com Thank you all again.
Kyle
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