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07-07-13, 09:31 PM
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Thread Snakes?
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.
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07-07-13, 09:43 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
I've found some people have success with pill bug colonies for food...
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07-07-13, 09:44 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
Aww leave them in the wild, its there home, what there use to.
There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.
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07-07-13, 09:45 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
How do you plan on getting them if they are illegal?
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07-07-13, 09:54 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by Amadeus
How do you plan on getting them if they are illegal?
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They are legal to collect.
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07-07-13, 09:55 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by Amadeus
How do you plan on getting them if they are illegal?
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Read one more time 
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07-07-13, 09:58 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
I see..... Usually when I hear town/snake and any form of legal my brain thinks illegal.
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07-07-13, 09:59 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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.
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07-07-13, 09:59 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by 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.
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Home is where one feels safe, and comfortable
Leave them be  , 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  , lets try it and see what happens! (jokingly)
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07-07-13, 10:00 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
Do you understand that a snake in captivity with proper care will have a much better life than it would in the wild?
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07-07-13, 10:04 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by snakewright
Home is where one feels safe, and comfortable
Leave them be , 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 , lets try it and see what happens! (jokingly)
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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.
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07-07-13, 10:05 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by GarterGirl
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.
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Agreed. That's how the reptile industry started.
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07-07-13, 10:26 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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.
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07-07-13, 11:11 PM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by 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.
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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.
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07-08-13, 12:30 AM
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Re: Thread Snakes?
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Originally Posted by 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?
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.
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Sorry but you don't know what you're talking about.
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