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Salli · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: V. ammodytes or latastei

I bought this as V. ammodytes but after looking after localization (Marbella) it seems to be V. latasti. I'm no good with vipers, I have been trying to look for differences but because I don't have a certain V. latasti with which I could compare this one so I decided that I just don't know.

Could anyone help me how I make sure which species this is? He's born 06/06 and he's in the cellar at the moment (for the next 4 months). Pictures are no good, I can try to take better ones but I don't want to disturb him very much.

Here is few links:

So it's male, 1,5 years old and withering as devil.

edit: JStroud, linked the photos directly for you Cool

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JStroud · Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject:

Look like V. latestei to me Wink

Your best bet would be Mique, he should see this, as I believe he has experience with both species Cool

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Salli · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:08 pm Post subject:

It looks V. latastei to me too.
I don't care if it's ammodytes or latastei (gadinata), I like it anyway Very Happy

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Morbid · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

I am sure that it is a V. latastei! The shape and size of the horn tells me that. Nice specimen..

I also thing that it is a male V. l. gaditana, but I´m nor sure of the subspecies..
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Salli · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the sure answer Very Happy

I friend from who I bought this one had both V. latastei gadinata and V. ammodytes and of course I went mixed what I took...
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Morbid · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

No problemos..

Hey! Do not keep it the basement for that long! 8 - 10 week is absolutley enough.
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Salli · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

Ok, only for few months then in the cellar.
Of course when I thought that it's from somewhere more northern than Marbella... Rolling Eyes

Have to took it warm again in mid January.

Thank you again.
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Morbid · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 8:29 am Post subject:

No problems, man..

Good luck with it..
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zarozinia · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:59 am Post subject:

Very attractive snake, best of luck with it.
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Scott W · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: