Rufous Beaked Snake

[Neal]

I have two of these little ones coming Wednesday. I'm hoping to get a pair, but I know they're difficult to sex, but you never know.

[Neal]

My pair(so I was told) of Rufous Beaked Snakes came in. I took them out of the bag and held them for a quick picture before putting them in the enclosure.

[eatgoodfood]

Very very cool, can't say I'm not jealous. You should share more pics of them and the caging.

[ballpythonluvr]

They are really cool Neal! Is there any future breeding plans for the pair if one turns out to be a female?

[Neal]

Very very cool, can't say I'm not jealous. You should share more pics of them and the caging.

Will do, but they're both hiding, well one of them has the head out a bit.

They are really cool Neal! Is there any future breeding plans for the pair if one turns out to be a female?

I got them from Ben and they were sexed, but I also know that they're very difficult to sex but with having 4-5 I'm assuming they must of noticed a difference. If one is female then I'm definitely going to breed them, though I've read about it not being easy to breed them in captivity.

[mackynz]

Very cool. And from what I just read about them they are technically 'hots'? Sounds like their harmless to people though.

[Neal]

Very cool. And from what I just read about them they are technically 'hots'? Sounds like their harmless to people though.

The venom is supposed to be up there, but the fangs aren't really big and being rear fanged, they would literally have to chew on you for a few minutes to even get there, and that's assuming you have small fingers. I've had one before and he never even showed the slightest sign of aggression. They are always on alert though and are keen in watching what you do, they will move their head to follow things going on. When I got these two this morning and I took them out, put them over head to check the bellies and do other quick inspections they just wrapped around my hand and sat there. Most snakes would of bitten because of stress. I love this species.

[Neal]

Of course they buried the little entrance I had made out for them because they love to dig.

[BLM94]

I don't usually like to nitpick about other peoples' enclosures, but you did a real nice job setting yours up and I hate to see it diminished by the double dial stuck to the glass; the $12 Acurite will last forever and be infinitely more reliable than the analog dial in the long run.

Beautiful snakes though, and I hope after sexing you have a pair! I remember reading about these guys last year and wondering why people don't keep them as much.

[Neal]

I don't usually like to nitpick about other peoples' enclosures, but you did a real nice job setting yours up and I hate to see it diminished by the double dial stuck to the glass; the $12 Acurite will last forever and be infinitely more reliable than the analog dial in the long run.

Beautiful snakes though, and I hope after sexing you have a pair! I remember reading about these guys last year and wondering why people don't keep them as much.

The double dial came with the tank. I'm going digital, but I ordered from online. Though I use a temp gun regardless. The dial was just put in there so I could adjust tge temps before the snakes came in. I just haven't gotten around to removing it yet. But thanks. I went with a simple yet nice setup.