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Mangrove Snakes
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by TheFifthDay on September 8, 2008
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How much does a Boiga Dendrophillia normally cost? And how hard is it to get them on a rodent only diet? Thanks..
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by Cro on September 8, 2008
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Jonathan, most Mangrove Snakes will go to a rodent only diet. There will always be some exceptions, though. I can remember one that would never eat rodents, but would eat baby chickens without any problem.
As far as price, that really depends on where you live, and if you can attend reptile shows, where prices are often better. If you purchase the snake online, you will have shipping charges added to the cost. I can not tell you actual prices though, however, some of the folks who are dealers for these snakes will probably be able to help you with that.
You should try to avoid wild caught Mangrove Snakes, as they are often full of parasites, evil tempered, and problem feeders. Try to find someone who is captive breeding them. They will cost a bit more that way, however, the cost difference is well worth getting a healthy animal that is an established feeder.
Hope this helps.
Best Regards John Z
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by Venomjunkie on September 8, 2008
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First of all, let me say that Mangroves are awesome snakes and a really rewarding species to keep.
Now, that being said, John is right about avoiding WC specimens. My only first hand experience with them is one that was WC and that thing would not eat rodents for me no matter what I did. It was an outwardly healthy snake that was very lively, but the only thing it would eat readily was live geckos. Unfortunately, it ended up being killed by a live African Soft Furred Rat (partially because of my stupidity) in an attempt to get it onto some kind of rodents. I really miss having that snake and plan to pick up a pair of CB babies in a few months that are already established on f/t rodents.
As for your original question, they range anywhere from $50-$200 depending on the size of the snake and whether it's CB or WC.
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by GaryOrner on September 10, 2008
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Switching a mang to rodents is more of when you feed them a rodent then it is them not wanting it.
Try getting up around 3 to 4AM and ofer rat pups to Small rats(matters on the size of the mang)
Also Try misting them down about 30 minutes before you are going to feed.
Make sure your animal has plenty of hides so it feels secure in it's new home.
Mangs will eat rodents. It just takes us to offer them better then just pushing them in their face.
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