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Is anyone keeping these interesting snakes? Anyone breeding them?
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Terry Norris, Keeper of the household Zoo

Terry they are great snakes. I was waiting for some more experienced keepers to reply to you but I have two pair that I have been raising for over a year. I was a little concerned because of their snake eating habits but they were easy to get onto mice and have never looked back and I don't think they have ever missed a meal. None of them has ever offered to bite. Take the plunge, they are worth it.

Bob

Thanks, I was beginning to think no one visited this forum any more. I think opistoglyphs are fascinating.
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Terry Norris, Keeper of the household Zoo

Hello, Mussuranas are very easy to raise once they begin to take mice.
Alternatively, they can be easily raised on small F/T snakes/lizards and they will change naturally to take mice as they grow.
WC adults with which I begun breeding them well over 20 years ago took mice, no problem.I did have one female that never took mice, but that was the exception.
A single snake would tackle 5 live mice pressing them against the walls or throwing loops around them, while biting one.Obviously well adapted to hunt rodents in caves!

At this time, I dont really care if they take snakes only, the main target is to get them to grow.
They will eventually take mice, its natural give enough time.
Usually, if you offer them repeatedly, it will take zero to 4 months.

Mussuranas will never bite, I used to offer food with my bare hands, although I wouldnt advise doing it, just in case.

So go ahead, you will be happy with your decission!

David

Thanks everyone.
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Terry Norris, Keeper of the household Zoo