Fierce Snake or Inland Taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus)

[Ricko]

thanks for spending time to reply to all these questions and answers. do they double clutch easily? is it wise for them to do so? do you double clutch pythons as well? and one last question if they all hatch are they all going to peter mirtschin? if not what will you be selling them for?

 

[ashley_morris22]

very nice bigguy

 

[bigguy]

Ricko, Taipan and fierce snakes, if in good condition often double clutch natually from just 1 mating. Just depends on the individal. I actually put my girls back with the males after the first clutch was laid to try and ensure a healthy 2nd clutch. However, the big girl seemed to be ignored by all the males she was with. Have no idea why.

It does not hurt the girls to double clutch, as long as they are in good condition which mine are. I have never heard of any python double clutching which is a pitty. And you guessed it, the young are all spoken for before they even hatch.

 

[Ricko]

Thanks Bob, are they all spoken for by venom supplies? and yes they are in great nick. is the 20yr old male you have the only male you use or do you have another? do you combat them?

 

[bigguy]

Ricko, my old male would need Viagara to be able to mate. Poor old boy. I used another keepers males for the matings.

 

[indicus]

"Good looking 'female', Bob!!!"

 

[bigguy]

Yes, I think she is very nice also. Show the pic to Brian and see what he thinks of her.

 

[soulweaver]

bigguy, sorry to ask questions too, you seem to be getting bombarded atm, but i was wondering in captivity do you find the elapids to live longer then the pythons? 20yrs seems like a good run for the old fella.

 

[bigguy]

SW, I have a few pythons here that are well over 20 years of age. My B&W BHP was sent to me in 1985 from Gow and was easily 3 to 4 years old back then, and is still looking great. Knock on wood.