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Hi I currently keep several Bitis species but have never come across Bitis parviocula. Does anyone know the status of this species in the U.S. ? I've always thought they where second only to certain rhino viper locales, when it came to bitis species the bright yellow Bitis parviocula are gorgeous. Any Information would be greatly appreciated and thank you for taking the time to read my post!

Sincerely,
vvp77k

Ask Al, aka viperkeeper. I know he's had a few and given some to zoos. I think Reptile Gardens has some as well as Kentucky Reptile Zoo. I agree wholeheartedly, they are an amazing Bitis species.

Terry

I have kept lots of bitis years ago and have been researching the same question and have had basically no luck or email responses from the people that are supposed to have them. I guess nobody is having any success breeding them even though a big litter was born to a wild caught female in the USA. Those animals should be old enough to breed soon and hopefully we will see some captive born babies available in the next few years.

I believe Matt Crews (Victory Reptiles) has some available. You can email him at victoryreptiles@yahoo.com or wtexoticanimals@yahoo.com

I have none available currently. The 08 & 09 babies are not ready to breed this year although many were paired & last year. Last year some slugs were dropped but no live ones yet.

Al