rough green

[munchy]

had to go get some rats today so i went to the local petstore and they had a setup with 3 rough green snakes in it. whyen i was in the store they were all active and they are a really interesting looking snake. i think ive taken a liking to them. i have an empty 33 gallon tank right now so im seriously considering purchasing one or maybe even two. i asked if they were wild caught and the guy said they were. i forgot to ask if they were feeding but there was a bowl in the enclosure with some kind of mealworms or something in it. i know buying wild caught animals isnt the best way to go but these snakes are too cool and theyre only 60 dollars each so im thinking i might just try it out and see what happens. i did some research and im confident that i can provide them with the right conditions. i think theyll be a great addition to my collection. does anyone else here keep rough greens? what do you guys think?

[Removed_2815]

Originally posted by munchy
what do you guys think?
In my experience, and, more importantly, countless others experiences, WC Rough Green snakes do not last long. The only way to stop the pet stores from selling this WC garbage is to not support it monetarily, that is, don't buy it.... The pet stores will stop ripping animals from the wild (and ultimately condemning the animals to their death) if consumers stop purchasing them.
JMHO
R

[crimsonking]

While I agree with RMBolton to a degree, doesn't that mean that the ones already in the store are"condemned to their death"? I cannot see that far into the future,so cannot be sure Munchy would not be a successful keeper who goes on to produce cb rough green babies and helps reduce the pressure on the wild populations -that way. Maybe quite a stretch, but I can hope!
While a huge percent of the wc are indeed "doomed", didn't ALL the current cb snakes come from wc at sometime?
That said, rough greens are fragile snakes that may seem to be doing well and feeding for long periods, and suddenly fall ill and refuse to eat. I have had some for years, and some for only weeks. Most fed on crickets and grasshoppers, and an occasional caterpillar or meal worm.When I did breed them, I gave all the babies to friends and I think none went on to breed theirs :(
They are beautiful for sure, but if you can help yourself, maybe it is best to avoid them unless you're on a mission.
I have no idea what $60. Canadian is vs. USD, but it still sounds high to me anyway.
If you buy the wc green and it dies on you, you will feel even worse knowing you gave the guy at the shop enough to buy a dozen more wc. to keep the cycle going.
I will not be a hypocrite and say that I have never bought wc or taken from the wild. I have.
My two (admittedly confusing) cents.
:Mark

[BoidKeeper]

what do you guys think?
I think you should just send me your $60. At least I'll put it to good use.
Really though, save your money and buy something else if you "need" to have something.
Cheers,
Trevor

[CHRISANDBOIDS14]

$60 Canadian is a RIP OFF for a rough green. I've seen them for 14.99 american and $30 canadian max. I know a store that initially bought 14 rough greens, they ended up with only 1 after 2 mths because they all died. And the last one the only survivor was sold and two weeks later died with the owner. Dont buy the wild caught ones. Get a pair of Captive breds from someone and supply that same store with babies!

C.

[munchy]

the more i think about it, the more it seems like a bad idea. thanx guys.