Hi,
Just wondering if anyone keeps these and can give me any idea of the setup involved and what they are like to keep?
I've been offered one, but don't have any info on it yet.
thanks
Mike
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acrochordus granulatus
mikean
Aug 21, 2006 01:37 PM
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jmonahan
Aug 23, 2006 12:47 AM
I think this species typically develops a fungus in captivity and dies. Maybe I'm thinking of a different species. Are granulatus the pretty blue and black banded ones? If so, they don't live in captivity - ever.
Joe
btma
Sep 13, 2006 01:05 AM
The only entity that I am aware of that has any long-term success with A. granulatus is Dr. Harvey Lilywhite at the University of Fla, Gainesville.
I have had 5 and they have all died within 30 days. However, they arrive severely sick and stressed.
Dr. Lilywhite worked with them for about 10 yrs and managed a 4 yrs record. However, all of his animals were shipped from indo directly to him. He states that under identical conditions, some animals thrived and others died.
Right now, unless you have extreme Acro knowledge and experience--I'd suggest you just stay away. The majority of the info available on the net is incorrect.
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