any one keep eye lash vipers (Bothriechis schlegelii)

[charlottej1983]

we are concidering maybe getting one. but atm we are resurching them and brushing up on knoledge first.... we have kept mangrove snakes (Boiga dendrophila) western hognoses (Heterodon nasicus) and have been around eyelashes for a while now as a friend of ours keeps them.... just wondered if there is anyone on here who keeps them? i understand there fairly difficult to maintain in captivity? (and before anyone says it....... i know there dwa) and i dont want one for the fact of having one..... i'd like to try and breed them eventually.... and i find them very stunning snakes.

[charlottej1983]

omg.... my spelling is sh*te.. (please excuse the spelling)

[slippery42]

There are a few people keeping them legally including myself.

I've had a "pair" (too young to sex) for about 6 months.

I've found them a relatively easy species though the initial assist feeding of them as neonates (and they are small) was tricky..

Having watched the little buggers feeding I do not want to be too close to the fangs.

Most people seem to go for yellow phase but I'm desperate to get a green or grey one.

Anyway if you have a DWA they are a nice species to keep and study.

Here is a recent image of one of my yellow worms.

[tigersnake]

Hi all,
Like Slippery42, I have a definate pair of Bothriechis schlegelli.
I bought them as younsters in October last year, they were about 8 inches long, they are now about 16 inches long, and doing really well.
Providing you give them the basic requirements regarding temrature, humidity, some foliage to climb into, etc, they are easy to look after.
I am also after the green "lichen" colour phase. Good luck with your project.
All the best,
Brian.

[charlottej1983]

Originally Posted by tigersnake

Hi all,
Like Slippery42, I have a definate pair of Bothriechis schlegelli.
I bought them as younsters in October last year, they were about 8 inches long, they are now about 16 inches long, and doing really well.
Providing you give them the basic requirements regarding temrature, humidity, some foliage to climb into, etc, they are easy to look after.
I am also after the green "lichen" colour phase. Good luck with your project.
All the best,
Brian.

thank you for the replys, what tanks/vivs are best? we are looking at the exo terra terrariums? and a good care sheet if pos.

[Declan123]

Originally Posted by chalottej1983

thank you for the replys, what tanks/vivs are best? we are looking at the exo terra terrariums? and a good care sheet if pos.

Sort out your DWA first

EDIT

Just realised you got a PSL

*walks away crying*

[tigersnake]

Hi,
I keep my two in an arboreal Herptek, it is a bit big at the moment, but they will live in there all their lives. Providing you give them plenty of hiding places and climbing branches this tank will do them for years.
All the best,
Brian.

[charlottej1983]

Originally Posted by Declan123

Sort out your DWA first

EDIT

Just realised you got a PSL

*walks away crying*

you ov all people should know i have a psl.... grrrr

[Young_Gun]

I wouldn't keep them in Exo Terra's, mesh top, gaps in between the glass, all perfectly sized for a fang or two to get through

[charlottej1983]

Originally Posted by Young_Gun

I wouldn't keep them in Exo Terra's, mesh top, gaps in between the glass, all perfectly sized for a fang or two to get through

that was our main concern..... think we are gona go wiv herptek or get some specially made.