Thanks for the reply Carmichael but you didn't mention what feeding tricks/items I might use...nothing I've read about D. polylepis state that they ever take frogs/lizards so I am curious. Just to follow up on some ques, you had of me, the animal came from South Africa on 1/19/08 and I received her on 1/29/08. I have not run any fecals yet, but stools have the characteristic curry smell of African elapids, mild greeness present. So I guess I have had her now, a little over 2 weeks(I wonder how long until I should consider force feeding--I don't want to wait until she is frail and more likely to be injured). She has a hide spot which she doesn't utilize much and sits out on her branch for the majority of day hrs. and sleeps on the floor of the cage,fully exposed. The day time temps are approx 85 degrees and night time approx 82 degrees.I minimize disruptions to her as much as possible but I do have other animals in the room that need my attention. I have thought about adding a full spectrum basking spot lamp myself so I may try that. Again any further advice is welcomed as I really don't want to lose one of my favorite animals on earth!
With appreciation,
Drew.

[ Hide Replies ]

• Black Mamba Feeding Problems! Help! - cobrafan, Tue Feb 12 21:30:04 2008
• RE: Black Mamba Feeding Problems! Help! - Carmichael, Wed Feb 13 08:39:12 2008
• RE: Black Mamba Feeding Problems! Help! - cobrafan, Wed Feb 13 11:24:08 2008
• RE: Black Mamba Feeding Problems! Help! - TexasReptiles, Wed Feb 13 14:48:45 2008
• here you go.... - budman 1st, Wed Feb 13 21:54:40 2008
• Breeder Info Please - yasin1, Mon Feb 18 21:52:22 2008