herping

[basuca]

I went herping on my grand parents(its just very close to my house) house and my house, and finde 3 blind snakes. One of the blind snakes were very gray I think it was in a pre lay shed because were the cloaca is is was very blown up like she have somthing big. and 2 ground snakes I have kept the 2 grond snakes to see if I can gader some info on there bejavior and if they can mate.Have bean along time since I finde anything so I was very happy If any have any info on these species let me know!

[Evan Jamison]

Are the ground snakes Sonora semiannulata? I know their range is large, but I didn't know it extended out to Puerto Rico. If so, they will usually eventually take crickets, or some other small inverts. Some will even take to eating prekilled crickets (yes prekilled crickets, usually frozen/thawed). It helps to pull the rear legs if you offer live, makes the little buggers easier to catch. As far as breeding, I believe they need a brumination cycle (I've never tried breeding 'em) 3-4 months at about 55-60 degrees (maybe the population on Puerto Rico dont need temps that low?), similar to most North american colubrids. They are awesome little snakes, I hope they do well in your care.

-Evan

P.S. If they are not S. semiannulata, please disregard all the above info

[basuca]

hello thx for the replay and sorry I was cofused to, theses is a puerto rican gardens snake, just that people dont know allto of them and is hard to find info on them(its sad to know that you know more of the reptiles of australia that of you own place) The cientific name is Arrhyton exiguum. There small snake just like 12" long but a thik snake for the size, I know they eat anolis, and I will tray to see what ells I can get them. I realy whant to know as moch has I can, because is a specie that is in my garden I dont know much (well no body know much about it). I will see other family member of theses specie ti see if they are allitle alike. THX for the replay

[Evan Jamison]

Ah, well, good luck with them. It's always an adventure to see what a freshly caught snake will eat. With a snake that small in Puerto Rico, I'd say small lizards, and maybe frogs make up the majority of their diet, but that's just speculation. Be aware that you'll probably be dealing with internal parasites if that's all they will eat though. Keep us updated on their progress.

-Evan