I have bred a few times with Pseudocerastes fieldi (WC). Here are some photos from the 'Breedingcircle'. I kept 2.2 (CB 2006) for myself. They grow very slowly. But are sub-adult now, and nice animals to keep and study.

Congratulations, great shot of all those pipping the egg. Don't these have a very short incubation period?

Great results Andre!
Congratulations.
Exelent photo's as always.

Congratulations, this Success is very seldom in captive breed.

Wow, I always love to see pics of baby snakes coming out of the egg.
Good job and nice photos.

Cheers,
Albert

A great series of photographs, Mr. Weima. Congratulations(!) and Thank you for posting this. With regard to the question of the development and incubation of the eggs, the publication: 'True Vipers, Natural History and Toxinology of Old World Vipers'(David Mallow, David Ludwig and Goran Nilson; Krieger Publishiing Company. 2003. ISBN #: 0-89464-877-2) states on page 216 that: (Psuedocerastes) 'Eggs are laid in advanced developmental states, bearing embryos 8.5 cm long with supraorbital horns present. Consequently, egg development is relatively short, lasting 30-32 days at 31(degrees Celcius)'; citing Mendelssohn(1965; On the biology of venomous snakes of Israel. Part II. Isr. J. Zool. 14: 185-212)and Sprawls and Branch(1995; The Dangerous Snakes of Africa. Ralph Curtis Books. Dubai: Oriental Press. 192 pps.). If possible, more photos and updates would be very much appreciated. Sincerely, Jon Davidson .

One question, André. Do you low the temperatures in order to get the Pseudocerastes copulating? What temperatures and how long?

Thanks.

Hello Israel, I cool the temp. in my Snakeroom down till about 10-15 degrees Celcius. The animals stay in there own terrarium. (Seperated) In March I warm them up slowly, in two to three weeks. During the 'hybernation' the Pseudocerastes are not passive at all. They lay on their stones and show themselves, but are more stressfull than in Summer. Although the light and heating is shut off. I 'hold back' 2.2 Pseudocerastes CB 2006 for my self. They grow verry slowly and are now about 50 cm. long. Very nice animals to keep.