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RE: Breedind A. Ceratophora
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by soberwolf on June 9, 2008
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Captive breeding of bush vipers is often the result of manipulation of the humidity and frequency of misting to simulate the wet and dry season cycle they would experience in their natural environment. As mentioned above, adjusting the photoperiod may also be beneficial. The African winter is in July and August and some snakes may refuse food during this time. Wild mating would mainly occur in the months that follow (September to November). Young would normally be born in March and April. Most females imported gravid have given birth at this time (Freed 1986, Love 1987). Some herpetoculturists have been able to induce mating at other times of year by creating their own wet and dry seasons. A two to three month period of reduced misting and humidity followed by introduction of the sexes and heavy misting has been successful. Gestation periods are normally five to seven months. It is recommended that you remove males and house females by themselves once you are sure they are gravid. There have been numerous reports of gravid females becoming very aggressive and killing their cagemates.
http://www.kingsnake.com/atheris/captivity.html
hope this helps...Shelby
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RE: Breedind A. Ceratophora
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by Bobby123 on June 10, 2008
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Thanks i have very similar info but none gives detailed info on temp drop or envro change. I am currently working on a caresheet and breeding plan for Ceratophora as i know not many peolpe have bred these animals in captivity. If anyone has bred ceratophora or is willing to share thier experiances i would be very gratefull and will make sure i send out a copy to anyone interested when im done. Thanks
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