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    Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    Has anyone personally had good success with these guys? Breeding/Keeping?

    What are your setups like, and what would you do differently?
    have you learned any specific breeding tips that might possibly work?

    I plan on getting a pair or so of these in the future and trying my hand at breeding them. after of course, a long quarantine ( as they are mostly all wild caught) and having them vet checked for parasites/treatment and such.

    What i thought i might try was to best mimic the seasons in which they live in Asia/barometric pressure in captivity here and see how they do.( basically matching the barometric pressures here, to match with those that would be happening in Asia during their peak breeding season)
    Granted, i could be putting myself up to a larger disappointment( i read they are difficult to breed in captivity), and theyll just end up as long term pets. But i think it would be a pretty interesting and worthwhile learning experience.

    Theyre cool snakes, and while maybe not very popular, or for everyone ( they hide alot and stress easily) and id like to know any personal experiences people have had with them.
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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    they are a VERY cool snake.

    NERD keeps them....that's all the info I've got

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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    I know of a keeper who posts on cornsnakes.com regularly, user Tula_Montage, who has a pair...you might do a search over there and/or contact her for more info. =)
    0.1 ball python (Cleo), 0.1 surinam bcc (Carmen)
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    1.0 cat (Nicky), some mooses and ratters, 1.0 hubby (Rick)

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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    Yeah, Tula posts about them, and recently saw the Albino Sunbeam. Also posted there about them. General Discussion section. Pretty cool critters
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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    Thanks guys, i sent her a PM
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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    I don't know a ton about them, but have done research b/c they are so beautiful. Here is what I found on the net:

    They are moody (nippy) and hard to keep (susceptible to stress). Hard to breed. And can musk you. But BEAUTIFUL!

    Here are some links I found before:
    http://www.kingsnake.com/rockymounta...RMHsunbeam.htm
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    http://webspinners.com/coloherp/cb-n...10/Sunbeam.php

    It's mentioned in this thread in a few places (including the links above, which I posted).
    http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...l+snake&page=2

    If you decide to do it, good luck and post pictures!

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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    Well............ I might disagree with a few of those points. Mine have never attempted to bite, although yes, they do musk when they are pissed off.

    Mine are in 40g breeders with 2/3 of that being mulch and a variety of homemade pipe tunnels and buried hides. They are actually pretty easy to keep although not the type of pet you can tote around like a python. They have been kept for quite some time in captivity, but as of yet, I know no one who has successfully got them to breed. There was a case of a female that was already gravid when she was imported laying, but the eggs did not survive. I've had some success with mating, but as of yet, nothing to show for it.

    PM me if you want more specific details, Mine have been healthy and happy for 3 years now.

    Cheers,
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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    Quote Originally Posted by janeothejungle View Post
    Well............ I might disagree with a few of those points. Mine have never attempted to bite, although yes, they do musk when they are pissed off.

    Mine are in 40g breeders with 2/3 of that being mulch and a variety of homemade pipe tunnels and buried hides. They are actually pretty easy to keep although not the type of pet you can tote around like a python. They have been kept for quite some time in captivity, but as of yet, I know no one who has successfully got them to breed. There was a case of a female that was already gravid when she was imported laying, but the eggs did not survive. I've had some success with mating, but as of yet, nothing to show for it.

    PM me if you want more specific details, Mine have been healthy and happy for 3 years now.

    Cheers,
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    That's awesome. Glad they are doing well. How much can you handle them?

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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    I tend to favor the conservative approach, so I only handle them about once every two weeks to check their health and make sure they are looking good and staying chubby.
    The less I handle them, the more likely they are to use the surface space in their tank where I can see them. When they are stressed, they stay buried 24/7 until they get hungry enough to relent and poke a head out.

    For the most part they are not the kinds of snakes you can really 'show off' since they prefer cruising the underground, but they are definitely unique and interesting to keep. Hopefully someone will make a breakthrough with captive breeding these guys and successive generations will be a little 'bolder' and less easily stressed.

    Cheers,
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    Re: Sunbeam Snakes - Xenopeltis unicolor

    Have you tried breeding them yourself? Do you have a pair?

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