Thanks Randal, I did double check the temps from our exhibit and off exhibit areas and they are nearly identical. The primary difference is one of lighting; no lighting is used in our off display area and they seem to enjoy a much more subdued light environment. I am contemplating going with a very low diffuse type of fluorescent and see what happens.

>>Rob,
>>The zoo I work for has never had Bushmasters.
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>>At one time, I housed 17 of them.(private collection). I know what you mean about displaying them though. They LOVE cover, cage furniture etc.., But I have seen them displayed openly at Dallas, New Orleans, Lufkin, and San Antonio Zoo's without any problem. And they did just fine. Probably the most sparse exhibit was at Audubon.
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>>Perhaps your temps/lighting is different on your "off" display holding?
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>>Randallllllllllllllllll
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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