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Lycodonomorphus rufulus

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Posted by: huntsman at Mon May 29 04:47:23 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by huntsman ]  
   

Hi all



My first posting on this forum as I've just found a Lycodonomorphus rufulus in my Koi pond, and have hopes of keeping it in a tank. I cannot get it to feed, however, having tried to leave small fish in a bowl in his tank, but these die in a matter of hours.



I've tried a pinkie mouse, but that was considered and then ignored by the snake.



We are coming up to Winter here in South Africa, so it might be about to hibernate, but I would appreciate any feeding - or other - suggestions!



Also, what temps are correct for this species? He seems to stay away from the heating pad and curl up under some driftwood which I have added.



Cheers!


   

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