Green Bush Snake

othinn · 02-19-05, 09:23 AM

Hi, recently aqquired an African Green Bush Snake (philothamnus semivariegatus), approx. 1 year old.
There isn't much info around on these snakes, if anyone has any, or knows of sites with content about, please post them.

Thx.

Nicky · 02-21-05, 11:11 AM

heh you weren't joking when you said thier was bearly any info on them. I did a bit of searching but couldn't come up with much, I found a few links with very brief detail, I hope they help a bit( not sure who accurate they are but better than nothing I guess)..

http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_s...ush_snake.html

http://www.geocities.com/snakes_of_sa/bush.html

Best of luck
Kayla

JD@reptiles · 02-21-05, 11:27 AM

where'd you get them? i would like a couple.

othinn · 02-22-05, 12:48 PM

JD - I got him here in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, at the one pet store here I trust. The selection in this city is awful, probably since they have bylaw's prohibiting everything except a select few colubrids.

I believe he (my herp guy) got him by chance from one of the southern Ontario breeders he deals with, I will ask him when I see him next to confirm, then get back to you. I'm pretty sure you would have to go and get them though, with the exotics laws on shipping. Whereabouts do you live?

Cheers, Bill.

JD@reptiles · 02-22-05, 01:04 PM

I'm in mississauga. They are bylawed just about everywhere because they are somwhat venomous... I keep a few rear fanged species. but the bush snakes i have been looking to get for a while now.

Jordan

othinn · 02-23-05, 12:43 AM

K Jordan, I will talk to my guy tomorrow (23/02) and get back to you as soon as I know.

Bill.

JD@reptiles · 02-23-05, 04:44 PM

Thanks Bill. I really appreciate it.