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Wagler's Viper feeding
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by MiamiCracker on October 19, 2012
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I was just wondering if anyone with Wagler's vipers feed them anything other than rats and mice.
Their natural food is mainly frogs (from what I can find) and I was just thinking if feeding my Wag some green tree frogs would be a viable alternative.
She seems to spend alot of time on the "ground" in her cage, and I was thinking something is wrong, so..... I thought feeding her rats does stop them up so maybe she could use some "natural" type food.
What do you guys think?
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by varivenom on October 19, 2012
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How old is it? I rotated my colony on rats mice and chicks. Also not necessary to really feed a waglers more than once a month. Especially if its an adult. Others opinions my vary, but my girls are all at least a decade old and in exceptional health. They are active and deficate regularly. Also I soak them in a 50/50 mix of cypress and water once a month. They love it. Do not over feed it or it will die. Vary sensitive species. Also make sure the humidity is always at least 80% or higher. Mine are at around 90 to 95% with constant circulation. Fresh air is also very necessary.
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by Crotalusssp on October 23, 2012
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When feeding natural reptile/amphibian feeders mammals, you have to keep in mind the higher fat content in mammals and feed accordingly. I agree with the other person who stated monthly feeding. My eyelash vipers are a 2-3 years of age now and I feed them @ 2 times a month.
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by MiamiCracker on October 28, 2012
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Thanks so much guys, I am guessing the humidity was not enough, as soon as she shed she is right back in the branches. I am still gonna try some green tree frogs (if nobody tells me otherwise) but I changed her cage to a more humid configuration. I put a 2-1/2 gallon fish tank and set it up (with fish, a filter and an air stone) in a Neodesha. The constant movement of water keeps the humidity up near 90, and as soon as I put her in she started drinking from the tank......I have always had to mist her or use a squeez bottle to get her to drink. The water in the tank does not have ANY chemicals in it. And it looks great. I'll get some pics soon.
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by varivenom on October 28, 2012
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Be careful since fish constantly deficate in the water. My accidentally ingest unwanted toxins. Also the frogs may work, bur youll probably have better luck with small chicks.
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by FSB on November 2, 2012
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I have never had any problems feeding Wagler's vipers one appropritae-sized rodent per month as they are extremely sedentary. Humidity is a prime concern and frequent misting is required. They will usually drink for a long time while being misted, so it takes a lot of patience. If they aren't roosting in the branches, it could be a sign that something isn't right. I would not recommend feeding frogs, especially if they are wild-caught, because of parasites.
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by scfords on November 5, 2012
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I have only fed my wagler's mice. I dont have a place around me to get very much, however she's about 2 1/2 years old and has never had a problem with it. I feed her one a week, for two to three weeks then dont feed her until she deficates. I do soak mine once a week on top of the ocassional misting so she doesn't get dehydrated or stopped up.
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