"Is there any one out there working with Aspidelaps lubricus infuscatus,or lubricus lubricus? I was wondering do they behave more like a coral snake or a Naja? Are they as "smart" as Naja and pickup on routines such as feeding etc. Also do they have a very fast metabolism? Any information would be great. There doesn't seem to be too much out there on them. Thanks."

I hav ekept almost every species and sub species of Aspidelaps in the past. Their behavior is definately unique but if I had to compare them to one or the other I would say more like naja then Micurus. Truthfully they are more like an irritated hognose then anything else.

Not to sound belittleing but "smart" is not a term we can use to describe snakes (or myself for that matter LOL). Also, Naja, aside from a few notable species (Forest cobras mainly)are generaly not the sharpest tools in the shed to begin with.

Aspidelaps do feed very regulary and vigorusly on frozen thawed mice and I have never had a problem save for a baby A.scutatus a few years back. Their metabolism is similar to most elapids, maybe alittle lower then most true Naja. Basicly you feed them once a week and they poop 2-3 days later.

A.lubricus generaly keep a defensive demeanor and will usualy give you the threat display anytime you open their cage. Once you put food in front of them however they switch into feeding mode and latch on. They are definately not as mindless as Naja when it comes to food i.e they dont start trying to attack anything that moves. They actualy ate rather slowly for an elapid in my experince.

If you have any more questions feel free to ask and I will do my best to help.

Best regards,
Jeremy

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