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by Code187 on July 14, 2013
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My gravid eastern water mocasine is about to give birth, and I'm looking for some housing suggestions befor the big day. Are the plastic shoebox type containers appropriate for hot neonates or am I asking for trouble? I have a month or two to decide, but I would like a few suggestions from those of you that regularly breed your hots. I have several adults, but this will be my first successful breeding attempt. Thankyou in advance,
Steve Morse
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by choppergreg74 on July 14, 2013
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It depend on the container. Some may have to be modified because the tops have some give in them. I usually put nylon nut and bole drilled through the rim and lid this way they can't push up in the middle. You can get nylon nuts and bolts at lowes
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by BobH on July 14, 2013
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I would consider "double boxing" them. For neonates I really like putting several small cages, each housing a single individual in a bigger but also"escape" proof container. In my opinion two is better than one. Then if they are in a snake escape-proof room, you should be good to go.
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by CHRIS on July 14, 2013
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safest way go to wal-mart in the food storage area they sell plastic quart and gallon containers for no more than 2.95 each . wash them out drill holes in the top put a little gravel in the bottom put 1 snake per jar mist with water as needed. instant cage earthquake proof.be sure to clean jar as needed. i also suspend clamp lights above jars to incrase heat and humidity.i also use 40 watt bulbs. be sure you set the lights at safe elevation not to over heat. good luck
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by Code187 on July 15, 2013
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Three great suggestions! Thankyou all for the wisdom and your time, I'll try and put it all to good use. Thankyou again
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by Code187 on September 5, 2013
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Ok, just an update with a side question.
The big day is here or night I should say. So far we have 1 slug, 1 still, and 6 live, she might have one or 2 more to go, but looking good so far. Now for the question, should they be left with their mother for a time or transferred right away? I just don't want to stress her by taking them early, and on the other hand I've heard story's about A.p.p eating snakes. I've never seen that, but still it's not the type of lesson I would like to learn first hand!
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Steve Morse
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by CHRIS on September 5, 2013
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I always remove the babies riight always and put them in there own cages . This way They can get settled in . And They are not constantly being botherd by all the movement by the otter snakes. Or possibly getting smashend by the adult. Good luck
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by agkistrodude on September 6, 2013
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I agree, You might want to wait until she's done giving birth, but I move them to their own set up pretty quickly. Take care, Marty
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by Code187 on September 6, 2013
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She's done and so am I, 9 alive, 1 d.o.a. , and 1 slug, all living are separated and looking good. A few are noticeably larger than the others, but all seem in good shape except one, 1 came out with a crook back above the vent line, I'll give it a few days to see. Anyway thanks for the help to all, I'm pleased with the experience gained and hope to continue breeding this magnificent snake.
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Steve Morse
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