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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• false water cobra need help... - melvin_so, Sat Dec 13 22:42:32 2003
• RE: false water cobra need help... - Greg Longhurst, Sun Dec 14 05:50:38 2003
• RE: false water cobra need help... - rearfang, Sun Dec 14 12:38:36 2003
• thanks for the reply... but still need more help - melvin_so, Sun Dec 14 12:56:01 2003
• RE: thanks for the reply... but still need more help - BGF, Sun Dec 14 14:20:37 2003
• RE:Diet - Greg Longhurst, Mon Dec 15 04:42:04 2003
• RE:Diet ...help again.. it wont eat... - melvin_so, Mon Dec 15 09:50:07 2003
• RE:Diet ...help again.. it wont eat... - Greg Longhurst, Mon Dec 15 17:13:47 2003
• RE:Diet - rearfang, Mon Dec 15 20:00:15 2003