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RE: Q. for O. porphyraceus ssp. keepers.

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Posted by: ratsnakehaven at Sat Feb 17 12:06:48 2007  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ratsnakehaven ]  
   

I raised some coxi (heheh) and they were a handful. I sold them because I preferred not to deal with a snake that exciteable. Also, they are very dependent on high humidity, which is not good for the Great Southwest. They are a beautiful and fascinating snake otherwise.

I think they'll be very nervous when young whether you hold them or not. Biting doesn't bother me and they would bite me every time at first. Then they would stop. I actually think holding helps a little. But I would recommend some changes in husbandry. First I would put a large water jug in the tank because they like to soak and crapping in the water is easy to clean compared to cleaning a moist hide. It also helps with humidity. I would also suggest keeping them at cool temps, ranging from maybe 65-75*F, with bottom heat only for digestion.

Hope this helps a little.

TC


   

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