I know nothing can replace having an experianced "hot" keeper showing me the ropes, but do you all think amazon tree boa's are similar enough to eyelash vipers to provide some practice. From my understanding of eyelash vipers their temperment and behavior is extremely similar to my amazon's only they have a shorter strike range. any of your thoughts on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
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a good "practice" snake for eyelash viper?
psychoninja
Feb 25, 2004 02:43 AM
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enyoenyo
Feb 25, 2004 06:06 PM
Where to start,I keep eyelash vipers and have kept them for years. I have also kept aboreal boids and currently have an adult ETB. I have been doing this for 12 years or so and would recommend someone with exp in hots work with you. If this isn't possible learn as much as you can prior to purchasing an eyelash. Their strike range is shorter because they are smaller than an ATB, but can be 1/4 of their total length. They will not eat like an ATB,feeding a baby can take time,patience,and teasing. Just keep that in mind. If you have questions or concerns feel free to contact me(enyoenyo@webtv.net)
Bill Hamaker
psilocybe
Mar 02, 2004 12:02 PM
Did i miss something, or did you say that an eyelash viper can only strike 1/4 of it's body length...you must have mistyped or i misread...an eyelash (and many other arboreal viperids) can strike almost it's ENTIRE body length, save for the last few inches of tail it uses to hold onto the branch. Be careful, these snakes can be very decieving in their strike range...
