I yhave a female macklots that I wish to get a mate but just wanted to make sure that she won't try to eat him or vice-versa if they are put together. she is only 5 ft. so she may need another ft or so before I actually breed her. I have space to seperate them if they are ophiophagus. as I breed king/milksnakes I'm fimilar w/ the potential for eating their mates.
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Are macklots ophiophagus?
Croc 2-3
Aug 07, 2003 03:04 PM
Replies (2)
BobGarby
Aug 07, 2003 03:29 PM
I have not had any incidents while breeding my macklots, but accidents happen even to snakes not known for eating others. Especially since they have such a strong feeding response, I would not risk housing them together unless you're making breeding attempts.
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Regards,
Bob Garby
snakeskin
Aug 09, 2003 05:23 AM
They indeed have a strong feeding response and I've had to pry mine loose from eachother numerous times the first year I got them...
I now feed them separetly and wait about 30 minites after they've eaten fefore they're introduced back in the cage
Cheers,
Peter
