They range from 60.oo up to around 250.00 depending on age, color, and locality to some degree. Mostly they just sit or hide but I have seen them climb and perch if given some braches. They move a bit if sprayed and seem to drink best if sprayed. A gentle spray on there head will result in a long drink once the snake has flicked its tounge and realized what its being sprayed with. I mention this because some will not drink from a water bowl unless they stumble in to it. Soaking weekly also helps on drinking and general hydration. They usualy feed well. Juvies are nervous and usualy will not hit the food as fast. I have found large pinks or even rat pups go down with ease. A little slight movement with the pray item near the eyes and by the side of head can get interest. Usualy in juvies if you can get a tounge flick you have one the battle. A tounge flick and one slight move from you and BAMMM!

About the BAMM, Bitis have a lighting strike. Scary fast in any direction with no notice. AN adult will nock the forceps out of your hand if not ready. They are not big on defeneive strike and usually huff and puff, but you do not want to be bit. The venom is bad stuff and could cost you your life not just a hand. One more husbandry conserne is heat. Stay lower temps than most boids and coloubreds. Around mid 70s to low 80s is a good gradient.

Rhinos are an easy favorite that once acclimated do well. Wild caught are very diificult so look for cb or long term animals. They are usualy on sale on KIngsnake daily from a number of sorces. Home Grown Herps has a pair posted now that are killer. I beleve the pair is 450.00 plus but for good stuff it's woth the extra. Some are down right ugly and some are mind blowing. If you have other questions e=mail me at xeropaga1@yahoo.com

Kevin

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