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Feeding C. adamanteus
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by Wollers on March 13, 2003
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I recently caught a 4.5' C. adamanteus.He has a complete rattle of 8 buttons including his prebutton.I am guessing he's around 3-4 years old.I have never kept a large adamanteus before and I want to know how often I should feed him, assuming he will eat for me.
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by greasemonkey on March 14, 2003
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first I would try rabbits most wild caught will eat them before they will rats I would say it was a good idea to give it a dose of panacure since most wild caught have parasites. I would feed every 3 to 4 weeks if you watch it will let you know when it is hungry by crawling all over the cage. Well good luck I have had several wild caught that refused to eat for a long time.
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by Boaz on March 15, 2003
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Wollers, what the hell is www.liquidbutter.com ?, which I got from your email address. Looks like a pretty weird secret organization of some kind. Something like that might hinder people from associating with you or answering your questions.
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by Wollers on March 15, 2003
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Thanks for the advice.I'm going to let him settle down a bit and then try feeding him next week.About that last reply concerning my email address, there is nothing to it and I think your the first person to ever mention it.My computer friend has me set up through his personal server so I don't receive any junk mail.I think he picked up the name from some comedy show or something.Anyways, it's nothing dirty I assure you.Again, thanks for the advice on the E.D.B. I'll let you know if he feeds soon.
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by TomT on March 17, 2003
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Diamondbacks and stress don't mix. If it were me, I'd let the snake go and buy a captive bred baby.... but if you decide to keep the snake, make sure it has several VERY secure hides from which to choose a resting place in the enclosure. Heat on spot in the enclosure to 90-95 degrees on contact and allow the snake to choose where it sits. I don't expect I have to tell you that many diamondbacks spend an incredible amount of their lives in stump holes and tree root systems, and little time above ground, so they're very tolerant of cool temperatures. Once the snake has had a few days or maybe two weeks to settle in, I'd present a thawed rabbit on tongs to a position just in front of whatever hide it has chosen, and I'd offer it right at dusk.
I would not suggest panacur unless you have a fecal to prove it has a parasite load that warrants treatment. Too many people treat snakes for parasite loads that are perfectly normal... if you keep the enclosure clean, a small load of parasites is a non-issue, particularly in light of the stress of administering the drugs....
Last but not least, if the snake was pinned during capture, or otherwise roughed up, I'd not offer food for a much longer period.... again, the best advice I can give is look but don't touch adult Diamondbacks in the wild.... Buy CAPTIVE BRED!!!
Tom
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by Wollers on March 31, 2003
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Tom, just wanted to get back with you on that W.C. diamondback. I made up his enclosure with a real good hiding spot and he took to it right away. He then fed successfully (Lg. rat) after waiting a week. Also, I wanted to say I agree with you about taking adult diamondbacks from the wild. I found this snake "wondering" around near a residential construction site in my area.Obviously displaced, his days were probably numbered.Same old story in south Florida.
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