Green Vine Snake

[Sapphyr]

Yeah, I know, back in 2002 or '03 there was a thread posted about these guys, but I just want to show off some awesome pictures I found of these gorgeous snakes.~

And yes, their venom is only mild, but I didn't really know where else to shove this. If only they didn't have a neuro venom, I had more space, and more money, I'd consider one. :>... but I don't, and they do... though, they -are- rear-fanged.

http://www.nickgarbutt.com/images/dmImage/xLargeImage/Oriental-Whip-Snake_Danum_2.jpg

http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.2233943.24.flat,550x550,075,f.green-vine-snake.jpg

http://www.manojcsindagi.in/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2531&g2_serialNumber=6

http://howyoudoin.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/green-vine-snake-rp.jpg

http://en.academic.ru/pictures/enwiki/65/Ahaetulla_threat.jpg

[zombielotus]

their head reminds me of Kermit the Frog... lol

[presspirate]

I'd be proud to have a pair of them. I'd definitely name one Kermit

[Lankyrob]

I wonder what song it is they are all trying to sing........

[Sapphyr]

Who knows~ I'm sure it's really a song for the ears, though!

and lol, I'd never thought of Kermit. xD

[whoaxmary]

yes~ kermit would deffinetly be a suitable name for one of these guys! super interesting looking.

[Jendee]

lol kermit..we should have a "like" button like facebook has! I deffinitly would have "liked" the kermit comment

[whoaxmary]

lol just looked at this thread again and i have to say i REALLY like the second picture.. little spunky guy looks so funny.

[Shmoges]

The local scales & Tails has like 6 of these things for sale for only like $29. I bet they would look amazing in a large tall octogon tank.

[Sapphyr]

The local scales & Tails has like 6 of these things for sale for only like $29. I bet they would look amazing in a large tall octogon tank.

Yeaaahhh.. I've seen some posted online for $25 - $35. I was amazed how low their prices are.. but, sadly, I've read most of these are wild caught and are, quite possibly, infested with parasites and you'd be lucky to have your first live for very long.

[emilie]

The venom is mild? What will happen if they bite?

[Sapphyr]

No idea. I'd imagine with a neurotoxin, possibly mild paralysis of the affected area?

And yes, their venom is very mild, they're also rear-fanged, similar to a hognose. Not sure if their venom is as mild as the hognose, though.

[Reptile_Reptile]

lol kermit..we should have a "like" button like facebook has! I deffinitly would have "liked" the kermit comment
lol no we shouldnt.

[Sapphyr]

I know of some forums that do. Have both Like and Dislike, but I personally think it can bring up social issues like,"Why didn't they like mine and like this one instead? Mine was way more informative(blah blah blah, so on and so forth)." We're good without it.

Edit: Additionally, since the new 'Picture' rule, here's the link to the only picture that didn't have a watermark on it:

http://ih3.redbubble.net/work.2233943.24.flat,550x550,075,f.green-vine-snake.jpg

(Image from: "Green Vine Snake" Fine Art Print by amster04 [2233943-24] - RedBubble.com (http://www.redbubble.com/people/amster04/art/2233943-24-green-vine-snake))




Also, I found these pictures while trying to locate that one's website.

http://sitik.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/snake-fangs-02.jpg

(Image from: https://sitik.wordpress.com/2010/11/27/taring-ular-berbisa-2/)

It makes me question if they're rear-fanged or not.. Are these just different teeth? As in, are these teeth that don't inject venom, meaning -only- the rear-fang teeth can do this? Or do these front teeth also serve for injecting venom?

There's also this photo to show that you can get them on a mouse diet :D ... because I heard it was hard to get them on said diet, since they mostly feed on geckos and anoles in the wild. Wonder what that red mark is, though... Damage?

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/330/img1242yq2.jpg

[Shmoges]

The fiancée and I were at scales and tails today getting food and we watched a vine snake strike at an anole bite the hell out of it and then consume it!! the anole slowly succumbed to the poisons it was neet. I think we need two.

Oh btw the black and white markings come out when there skin stretches from food or threat display, its really pretty in person!

[Sapphyr]

I'm sure! I absolutely love the black/white checker pattern on them amongst all that green~ It's very beautiful, even in photo, can't imagine in person~

So I take it you -have- one or you're thinking about starting out with two?

[Shmoges]

Thinking......