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by Scootertrash on April 12, 2005
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Good morning everyone. Yesterday I went over to my local reptile shop to get mice. While I was waiting, I was looking at all of the different non vens the guy had. Well, I came across one enclosure that I had to take a double take on. It was a False Water Cobra. I know the guy that owns the shop so I enquired about it and he said someone brought it to him and left it. He also said he didn't really know what to do with it. I told him I was interested in it and that I had been a long time venomous keeper. Right now I am conducting research on this species and thought it prudent to include anyone on this forum that has kept them or has knowledge on them. So, I would like any info on this species that anyone has including venom tox, eating habits,,temperatures agillity, general care difficulty and the like. Oh, and also are they rodent eaters or reptile and amphib eaters? I really don't know much about this species and any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Clayton
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by timberrattlesnake89 on April 12, 2005
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I know that they are really pissy snakes. There venom has been compared to a timber rattlesnake but it does not have the venom ejecting system like a timber.
Phillip
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by timberrattlesnake89 on April 12, 2005
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False water cobras(Hydrodynastes gigas)will also need to get a big cage. They can grow up to 8ft long. Most will eat rats and mice. They are from South America. So it will need a tropical cage set up with higher humidity. Also I did know a guy that got bit by one and he said that his kidneys hurt for the next few weeks.
Phillip
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by Scootertrash on April 12, 2005
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Yeah, I've been reading about them and it says that their venom is an anticoagulant. I'm not finding much on captive care but your right about the tropical humid climate they need. Thanks Phillip. I try to do all the research I can before I get into anything. Come on TE. I know you know a lot about them.
Clayton
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by hydro on April 12, 2005
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i have 1.1 hydrodynastes gigas. i ceap them in a cage 200x60x90 LxHxD (cm) whit a large watertank whitch they use very often i have branches in the cage but they are not very agile climbers and dont use the branches that often. i ceap the cage at 24 degrees C and a hotspot at 32 degrees C. mine are feeding great on rats but large goldfish are also egerly acceptet. they are very aggressive feeders so watch out for your fingers.
i did not think that they were as potent as you guys say becourse the kill there prey pretty slow in my opinion, but then again there rearfangs arent that big so i gues thats why.
but its a great snake aktive and beutyful, what more can you ask for...
by the way i just got 8 eggs from mine.
regards christian nielsen. denmark. EU.
ps. i speak english better then i write it.
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by Phobos on April 12, 2005
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Hey Christian:
Your written English is much better than any of our "Danish" skills.
Welcome and thanks for the great information.
Al
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by Nightflight99 on April 12, 2005
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Hydrodynastes gigas are opistoglyphic Colubrids from South America. These snakes can grow to enormous size, but the average adult length is approximately 6-7ft. The hatchlings feed on fish, but soon switch to a rodent diet. Amphibians are also taken. Their feeding response is rather notable, as is the speed with which they swallow prey items. Their venom is reportedly fairly toxic, but their small yield and inefficient delivery system make serious envenomations unlikely.
In captivity, they are hardy snakes that do well in large, tropical or semi-aquatic setups. Their diurnal nature and active behavior make them highly suitable for appropriate display enclosures. A temperature gradient of 78-83 F is suitable, with a moderate to high humidity. Temperatures above 84-85 should be avoided.
Their temperament is variable, ranging from flighty to docile. Young specimens - especially hatchlings - are relatively defensive and can be a bit nippy. Most adults are flighty at worst, but nearly all have a rather respectable feeding response.
Hope this helps.
~TE
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by Scootertrash on April 13, 2005
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Thank You Thomas. These were all good responses but I knew for certain that you would have a good amount of info since I read in your profile that you keep them. thanks to everyone who responded.
Clayton
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by hydro on April 13, 2005
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AL... he he. i gues your right about that.
thanks and no problem, im stil learning about hydrodynastes but its hard to find reliable info on the web, so thank god for forums like this one.
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