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 Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake

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Michael Burmeister
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PostSubject: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 15:54

I don’t think much has been posted about this species on Venomland and it is such an interesting genus, so I just had to share. I got hold of this big girl earlier this week and she is a real beauty! I hope you enjoy.


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Hiding her head

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Very Happy
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Fabian Dirks
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 16:04

Just love the head shape of those guys !
Fantastic - thx
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Michael Burmeister
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 16:30

Thanks Fabian, I just love their heads too! I was concerned about where this post fitted best as this species is not a colubrid but rather forms part of the family Atractaspididae. It is a monotypic genus and seems to be endemic to South Africa. Now to get her to feed! Very Happy
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 16:45

Quote :
Atractaspididae

I think there will be some changes...,but this family contains (aglyphous), rear-fanged (opisthoglyphous), fixed-fanged (proteroglyphous), and viper-like (solenoglyphous) types
Please keep us updated about your specimen and the diet!
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 16:55

I had had these before with very little luck in getting them to feed, however they were a lot smaller. This specimen is about 80cm long so I’m holding thumbs that she will be easier. Their natural diet includes legless lizards (Acontias sp) frogs apparently especially rain frogs and small mammals. I know of a few guys who have had specimens that feed regularly on mice so I’m holding thumbs! I will keep you updated!
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 17:28

Very nice Michael...

I also keep 1.1 of these and they are just stunning animals.Mine feed on mice without troubles (male on pinks).

They enjoy a nice thick layer of moist soil/potting soil in their tubs and love water.Just make sure the enclosure is well closed as they will force their way out of just about anything !

I will post some pics of mine a.s.a.p if its ok with you ?

p.s You should get her a male...I recon they are way to underrated in S.A !

Regards.
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Michael Burmeister
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 17:46

Thanks Louis, I agree they are a very under-appreciated species here! I will hopefully be getting her a male quite soon and then to see if they will breed. Have you had any success with yours? Please feel free to post some pictures of yours.
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 22:20

I will def. be pairing mine up once spring comes...so lets hold thumbs haha...

Here's two pics I took in my study break haha...I'll add nicer ones during the week... Wink

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Michael Burmeister
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 22:25

Those are nice Louis, how about a picture of their enclosure?
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Jan Jonkman
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PostSubject: Re: Macrelaps microlepidotus Natal black snake   Macrelaps microlepidotus  Natal black snake Icon_minitimeFri 17 Jun - 22:52

Great species!

I would love to see the enclosures you guys keep them in?

greetings,

Jan
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