Thread Snakes?

[GarterGirl]

These aren't Colubrids (I don't think), but since they don't go in any other forum, I guess I'll put them here.
So, a friend of mine has a nest of Leptotyphlops (Thread snakes) in her yard every year. According to local laws, they are legal to collect- which is really exciting, since I had a Texas Blind Snake for a short while and really loved him.
Question though, has anyone else ever kept these guys long term? Do you have any advice on them? I know their eating habits are going to be a pain, though my TBS moved over to crickets fairly easily. I was wondering more about how many I could have in one tank, proper heating, substrate suggestions, etc. I'm having a heck of a time finding captive info on them online, since most people seem to think these fascinating snakes are not worth the effort since they are so small and spend most of their time underground.
If there aren't any late batches, it'll be a year before I get any, but I'd really like to work towards the goal of owning a few.

[GarterGirl]

I've found some people have success with pill bug colonies for food...

[snakewright]

Aww leave them in the wild, its there home, what there use to.

There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.

[Amadeus]

How do you plan on getting them if they are illegal?

[GarterGirl]

How do you plan on getting them if they are illegal?

They are legal to collect.

[snakewright]

How do you plan on getting them if they are illegal?

Read one more time ;)

[Amadeus]

I see..... Usually when I hear town/snake and any form of legal my brain thinks illegal.

[GarterGirl]

They are legal to collect, and the bag limit is ridiculously large- though I'm assuming that's more because of the difficulty to find them and the lack of interest in them as pets, rather than their actual numbers.

[snakewright]

These aren't Colubrids (I don't think), but since they don't go in any other forum, I guess I'll put them here.
So, a friend of mine has a nest of Leptotyphlops (Thread snakes) in her yard every year. According to local laws, they are legal to collect- which is really exciting, since I had a Texas Blind Snake for a short while and really loved him.
Question though, has anyone else ever kept these guys long term? Do you have any advice on them? I know their eating habits are going to be a pain, though my TBS moved over to crickets fairly easily. I was wondering more about how many I could have in one tank, proper heating, substrate suggestions, etc. I'm having a heck of a time finding captive info on them online, since most people seem to think these fascinating snakes are not worth the effort since they are so small and spend most of their time underground.
If there aren't any late batches, it'll be a year before I get any, but I'd really like to work towards the goal of owning a few.

Home is where one feels safe, and comfortable
Leave them be:sad: , wild caught animals never get use to houses, and its not fair to pick them from there home. Its like putting you in a zoo:D, lets try it and see what happens! (jokingly)

[Amadeus]

Do you understand that a snake in captivity with proper care will have a much better life than it would in the wild?

[GarterGirl]

Home is where one feels safe, and comfortable
Leave them be:sad: , wild caught animals never get use to houses, and its not fair to pick them from there home. Its like putting you in a zoo:D, lets try it and see what happens! (jokingly)
Most of the snakes I've owned have been wild caught, and they have all done very well. I can understand your concern and opinion, but many of us in the herp community actively search for reptiles in the wild that are legal to collect, and bring them home.

[Amadeus]

Most of the snakes I've owned have been wild caught, and they have all done very well. I can understand your concern and opinion, but many of us in the herp community actively search for reptiles in the wild that are legal to collect, and bring them home.

Agreed. That's how the reptile industry started.

[snakewright]

Still, Its kinda mean. If you are able to buy them somewhere they have been bread, and no longer are wild, you should. I understand it is how it started, but they know are bread for a reason no?

Most Savannas are brought over, and more then half die. My Savanna Link was so close to death when I bought him off Kijiji, truly I did not even want him, but had to save him from the prick who was feeding him cat food, and had a water dish the size of a bottle cap (bit bigger and yes I'm way off topic sorry)

You should start the stop to animals being ripped from there habitats directly. And save the ones who have it bad. BUT I do understand why one would want a free ranged reptile.

[GarterGirl]

Still, Its kinda mean. If you are able to buy them somewhere they have been bread, and no longer are wild, you should. I understand it is how it started, but they know are bread for a reason no?

Most Savannas are brought over, and more then half die. My Savanna Link was so close to death when I bought him off Kijiji, truly I did not even want him, but had to save him from the prick who was feeding him cat food, and had a water dish the size of a bottle cap (bit bigger and yes I'm way off topic sorry)

You should start the stop to animals being ripped from there habitats directly. And save the ones who have it bad. BUT I do understand why one would want a free ranged reptile.

If it was a species that is commonly bread, like boas or pythons or corn snakes, then I would agree with you and would have been looking for a breeder (since that also lets me know how their health is.) However, the whole reason I'm asking about them is because this species is not (as far as I've found) captive bred by anyone in the states. There is a species of thread snake that people are breeding, but it's not the one I'm interested in. Part of the appeal of this snake is that they aren't captive bred or commonly kept, and I like the idea of having a unique snake.

[KORBIN5895]

Still, Its kinda mean. If you are able to buy them somewhere they have been bread, and no longer are wild, you should. I understand it is how it started, but they know are bread for a reason no?

You should start the stop to animals being ripped from there habitats directly. And save the ones who have it bad. BUT I do understand why one would want a free ranged reptile.

Sorry but you don't know what you're talking about.

[KBHicks2012]

I as well have these little guys living in the yard, but never tried to keep one due to how small they and not knowing exactly what food type to supply. I completely understand wanting a wild animal, it is quiet a different experience then buying, both my skinks are wild caught and now are hand fed meal worms. Good luck, I will have to keep an eye here as well to see what answers you get

[snakewright]

Korbin, Its not so much that I do not know what I am talking about, there are not a lot of wild reptiles around here. But there are sought after wild pets that people try to bring in, and a lot end up dead. I'm am going into Wild Life Tec, and Forest Management for collage. This is where a lot of my objection comes from. When taking most species out of the natural habitats it lowers there life span. I'm sorry I did not mean to offend anyone (if I did) or cause a ongoing debate.

If one if very strongly knowledge about the animal and ensures its life, then alright I see your point. But most times it is the case of trial and error.

My apologizes if anyone sees this as trolling a blog, and wish the best of luck to you and the animals.