Posted by:
Greg Longhurst
at Sun Dec 14 05:50:38 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Greg Longhurst ]
Bear in mind that if yours is a juvie, the caging requirements will change over time, as they do get rather large. Over eight feet, & as thick as a man's wrist. Temp ranges should be about the same as for corns, kings, & Pituophis..Ranging from overnight lows in the seventies up to highs near ninety. This time of year, you can allow the temps to go somewhat lower once it's an adult, to spur breeding.
They are relatively easy to maintain & breed, & will take a variety of prey animals. Juvies tend to be a little snappy, but adults I have kept were mellow. I don't know of any life-threatening bites from these animals, but I believe the potential is there. There is no antivenin for the bite. Treat them as if they could kill you, & everything ought to be fine.
~~Greg~~
Florida's Venomous Snakes
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