Notes on the reproductive biology of the eyelash viper Bothrops schlegeli, in captivity
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Blody D.A. (1983) Notes on the reproductive biology of the eyelash viper Bothrops schlegeli, in captivity. Herpetological Review, 14, 45-46.
Published source details Blody D.A. (1983) Notes on the reproductive biology of the eyelash viper Bothrops schlegeli, in captivity. Herpetological Review, 14, 45-46.
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Breed reptiles in captivity: Snakes – Vipers
A study in 1981–1982 at Fort Worth Zoological Park, USA (Blody 1983) found that eyelash vipers Bothrops schlegeli bred successfully in captivity. In 1981–1982, three females produced a total of five litters of 6–17 young/litter. In 1981, four captive born snakes (3 females, 1 male) and one of unknown origin (male) were acquired and housed in either a 91 cm fibreglass enclosure with a gravel substrate or in glass aquaria with a newspaper substrate. Rocks, plastic plants, branches and a water bowl were provided. Temperatures were maintained at 24.4–29.4°C. Offspring were removed and placed in plastic containers of various sizes.
(Summarised by: William Morgan)
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