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    T. radix Ranch guidofatherof5's Avatar
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    Hands Off Approach

    I have a group of dark phase radixes that were born 2 weeks ago. Since their birth, I've been trying something different with them. Instead of hands-on, daily interaction this is what I've done.
    They go into a standard enclosure with all the same amenities as any other group but no hand feeding. I put a dish full of dirt and worms in for them. Every couple of days I replenish the worm supply. They are of course very skittish but all are eating and looking great. No non-eaters in the group. I know it's early in this little experiment but so far they seem to be doing very well.

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    Re: Hands Off Approach

    very interesting "little experiment" lawl keep us updated will be interesting to see the difference between handled and non handled snakes.behavior, health. all i know is how can you last lol.

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    Re: Hands Off Approach

    A good start ... I'm sure they'll continue to thrive
    Keeping - 'Florida blue' sirtalis, concinnus, infernalis, parietalis, radix, marcianus and ocellatus.

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