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Cape Cobra Habitat and care
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by jared on November 11, 2002
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I need some info on keeping capes in captivity. To my knowledge these guys have a little different care than most cobras. I have a pair of cb juvies in a 3ft neodeosha, using newspaper covered in calcisand as substrate with a "Clean" feeding platform for the 2. I have several pieces of slate in the set up for a cape SA feel for them. They are kept between78-85 degrees and fed a large rat pink once a week. Any other care info such as humidity etc etc would be appreciated. Thanks,
jared w
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by Buzztail1 on November 11, 2002
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Jared,
I am not sure if it answers all (or any) of your questions but as I recall there was an article on Cape Cobras in Reptiles magazine awhile back. If you haven't seen it, I could make and send you a copy.
Karl
PS If you want the copy, email me your mailing address to Buzztail1@hotmail.com
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by TomT on November 12, 2002
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You can also do a search on a gentleman named Sean Thomas. Sean lives in the Cape region of SA, and he can help you with the specificity on keeping Cape Cobras.
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by Deuce on November 12, 2002
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Mine do well just like my other Naja. You might have some shed problems with that Neodesha, but a simple soak will cut it. They luv to bite and are lightening fast, so watch the fingers. Eating should never be a problem with them, they're machines. Tim
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Thanks for the help Guys!
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by jared on November 12, 2002
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They sure do love trying to get fingers dont they :)
How are the Immunizations Tim? It appears mine may have saved my finger, I have regained 90% use of it, despite the fact that every doc I saw wanted to remove it LOL. See ya,
jared w
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RE: Thanks for the help Guys!
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by Deuce on November 12, 2002
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Good news Jared, we are having great luck with the blood chemistry toxins. C atrox is my next project when the mambas are done. I take one complex at a time, then you know what they do and how each one feels. They all have a unique property, and I feel it's important to study each one in depth to make my conclusions for future success. Be carful if you try the cobras, the cytotoxins are powerful and can turn you into a evil person. Tim
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LOL no elapids yet
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by jared on November 12, 2002
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just becoming conditioned to native species, havent worked up the gumption to try the canebrakes yet, but I will keep ya posted. FYI, that atrox is gonna sting like a BEEEOOOCCCHHH LOL good luck man,
jared w
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by TAIPAN78 on November 13, 2002
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Hey bud,
Cape cobra care is easy, but needs to be carried out preciesly as I discribe. First, you need to drive to VA, then you need to deposit said snakes into the 2 small rubbermaids that I will have waiting and then you need to turn around and get the hell outa my house while I bar the windows and change the locks!!:-) HeHe
Still trying to get my truck back man. Ill drop ya an e or remember to give ya a call from home. BTW, that squam I got from Derek was bangin the hell outa my female last night!! Please lord, let there be babies!!
Peace homes,
J
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