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Rob Carmichael
at Sat May 17 17:42:08 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Rob Carmichael ]
Although diet is a critical component in a sound husbandry program, I don't think it is the primary reason why folks are having a bad year with indigos; rather, it is probably several factors that are determining the level of success. Much of those who have experienced tremendous success in the past are having only limited success this year on the same feeding regimen.
I feed my indigos a varied and rotated diet of: mice, rats, quail, catfish chunks and small bunnies along with regular vitamin supplementation. My indigos are fed small meals twice a week and I feel that this is one of those species that MUST have the following for prolonged breeding success: high quality varied diet of smaller sized prey on a much more rapid feeding interval along with proper vitamin supplementation (I alternate RepCal/Herptivite and Minerall Indoor) AND a cage that is sufficiently large to allow for freedome of movement/exercise. Last, temperatures and proper hydration/humidity levels are critical variables (that is, avoiding temps that are too warm along with higher ambient humidity levels and sufficient high humid denning areas). There are many factors involved with breeding success and there is still much we have yet to learn with couperi.
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RE: what do you feed your snake?Survey - Rob Carmichael, Sat May 17 17:42:08 2003