Re: Introduce a new animal to captive breeding
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sur3fir3
Viper Boa
Another of mine too...thanks for reminding me. :D
Re: Introduce a new animal to captive breeding
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SilasHorn'sHerptiles
I haven't looked into how picky or unlikely to reproduce in captivity they are but if it's possible they would make amazing captive animals. A very reasonable size for a very amazing snake.
From what I understand they are very difficult to breed. There is a CB one at the exotic pet store I visit, but its $400. I've been debating about it for the past month or so.
Re: Introduce a new animal to captive breeding
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SilasHorn'sHerptiles
Coachwhips is a great choice I didn't even think of those. We have them around here and I've seen a few definitely a gorgeous snake.
They may be a "great choice" for us, but not for the coachwhips themselves. They're VERY active snakes that don't do well in captivity, & even in a large cage there's no
comparison to the great open spaces & natural sunshine outdoors. (I've had one for a while...it had been turned over to me from someone no longer wanting it.) While
a few dedicated keepers with a spare room (for a walk-in habitat for the snake!) may do alright, I'd HATE to see these sold as pets, because very few people will do right
by them. :( That's MY first consideration, not how pretty the snake looks as someone's possession.
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I agree 100 percent for a hypothetical world where the husbandry is done perfect and they thrive I think they would be amazing but as of right now very few people could give them what they need to live full happy lives.
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Ringneck Snakes - they're SO stinkin tiny and adorable! But they're hard to keep in captivity :( I've seen a wild one on the famr, and a friend recently sent me a pic of one she found in her basement, but I told her to set it free outside (for some reason, since folks know I keep snakes, they seem to think they should also keep every garter and black snake in the area and give it to me as a pet lol)
Re: Introduce a new animal to captive breeding
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Bogertophis
They may be a "great choice" for us, but not for the coachwhips themselves. They're VERY active snakes that don't do well in captivity, & even in a large cage there's no
comparison to the great open spaces & natural sunshine outdoors. (I've had one for a while...it had been turned over to me from someone no longer wanting it.) While
a few dedicated keepers with a spare room (for a walk-in habitat for the snake!) may do alright, I'd HATE to see these sold as pets, because very few people will do right
by them. :( That's MY first consideration, not how pretty the snake looks as someone's possession.
That's really good to know. I almost bought one recently.
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ladywhipple02
Ringneck Snakes - they're SO stinkin tiny and adorable! But they're hard to keep in captivity :( I've seen a wild one on the famr, and a friend recently sent me a pic of one she found in her basement, but I told her to set it free outside (for some reason, since folks know I keep snakes, they seem to think they should also keep every garter and black snake in the area and give it to me as a pet lol)
Yes!! I wish they were more hardy.
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wnateg
That's really good to know. I almost bought one recently...
The other thing that won't be so convenient is feeding them. They are NOT constrictors, they gulp down their prey, & while they have a good-sized mouth & may accept
f/t, they have a long skinny body that's not conducive to taking large prey, & since they're active by day (love warm sunshine) they're always hungry & always "grazing".
They accept a varied diet, but with a fast metabolism that thrives on numerous small prey items (instead of one big meal every 2 weeks like many of our pets) they're on
the messy side as a captive. So be careful what you wish for...a long beautiful snake that may live 20 years sounds great until you find out how often it needs to eat and
how messy the large cage it needs will be, day after day. They get over 6' long & they're not real happy having "walls" around them. Just know what you're getting into.
I think they're awesome in nature though. (they were local when I lived in So Calif desert)
