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Eyelash viper question
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by Herpbutt on December 29, 2001
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I have made my mind up and am going with Bothrechis schlegelli for my next hot. But a few questions first.
Should i start with a neonate or adult? And also where can i find a lock for my new vision setup. I can't seem to find those glass locks anywhere in town or on the net. Need to get one of those first:-).
Thanx,
John
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by vettesherps on December 30, 2001
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Just for the record I am not an expert, but do have a gold eyelash viper. It has been my experience that there problems with either choice. My decision was to get a neonate. The problem was getting them to feed. Most (depending on size) need to be fed pink parts. I found with mine that the only way to get them to eat was by tease feeding. I also found that if I didn't wear gloves they were more apt to strike at my hand (being warmer) than at teh food source. I am happy to say that mine now are at the point where they are eating small fuzzy mice quite readily from forceps. I made my decision to not get an adult because most that were available were wild caught and there is always a possible problem with parasites. I also felt that as this was my first venomous I wanted to grow with it in my handling skills. I felt that an adult may be more than I was ready for. I have since expanded my collection to include several different venomous snakes and have become much better in my dealings with them (though not an expert, bet very cautious). The choice will ultimately rest with you but I felt sharing my considerations may help in your decision. In any case good luck, and remember mistakes are not exceptable.
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by TIMFRIEDE on December 30, 2001
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The hardware store should carry them, they're used for locking sliding glass doors in a variety of situations. Try Home Depot, or a large HW store. Be careful on that Vision, snakes like to hide on that upper lip in the front. They make a nice set-up though. Tim
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by Crotalus on December 31, 2001
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With a small snake I'd be hesitant to be using any cage with a sliding glass front as a amall snake could easily squeeze through the space between the glass panels.
I have a number of friends that don't like their Vision Cages because even larger snakes feel that space and push at is consistantly trying to get out.
As far a a baby eyelash , a number of clear plastic, unbreakeable containers with secure, screw-top lids are widely available. Look in K-Mart - I saw lots of them in varying sizes the last time I was there.
Tip : If keeping one baby, buy two containers and have one set up as a second, transfer cage. Just move the snake to the clean cage when the other needs cleaning and you're done. Cuts the handling in half.
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by TAIPAN78 on December 31, 2001
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Hi,
Though im not an expert and have only really ever delt with one eyelash on a day to day basis(watched a cool little sub adult male for a freind. That snake was awesome and ate great!!)I have spent many hours watching freinds muck around trying to feed neo eyelash and in most cases, it was quite a pain in the back side.
If you have your heart set on an eyelash, I would say find a reputable breeder/dealer and get either a very well started youngster(ten feedings or more)or a established, captive born adult(youll pay out the butt for one though!). Also, if posible, get a female. They get larger and usualy if not always eat way better then the males.
Welp, good luck and be safe.
Later,
Jeremy
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