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Bothrops atrox and Bothriopsis oligolepis
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by Bothrops_pictus on April 12, 2003
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Hi to all, I have a Bothrops atrox who was eating but now just kills the mouse and won't eat it, and I also have a Bothriopsis oligolepis since 24/3 (the guy who brought it told me that he had eaten a mouse and it seemed to be true because his stomach was swollen) but now they both refuse food. How can I do to make them eat? Could it be that they refuse because of the wheather? (the cold season is beginning here). I would like to hear your opinions. THX
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by MattHarris on April 14, 2003
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Could be the weather. Possibly cold, but I have B. asper which stop eating for 3-6 months at a time due to drops in humidity. This triggers something internally which causes them to stop eating. I have observed this in adults only. The neonates tend to not be effected, possibly due to their survival instinct.
Matt Harris
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by Bothrops_pictus on April 15, 2003
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Thanks for the answer. Should I rise the temperature somehow or just wait for the cold season to end? (I have boas and they refuse to eat even when the temperature is right but we are in the cold season, can the same happen in vipers?) What should I do then?
Thanks a lot
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by Bothrops_pictus on April 15, 2003
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Thanks for the answer. Should I rise the temperature somehow or just wait for the cold season to end? (I have boas and they refuse to eat even when the temperature is right but we are in the cold season, can the same happen in vipers?) What should I do then?
Thanks a lot
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