Arboreal colubrids

SnowFoxx · 03-08-03, 11:24 PM

Well, we've looked at Rough Green snakes and Red-Tailed Green Rat snakes and a few others. My fiance (who is not terribly herp-savvy but will have my help and support) wants us to get some kind of green arboreal/semi-arboreal snake. He liked the rat because of it's blue tongue (he's such a child

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So, what other kinds of green arboreal colubrids are there for us to investigate. I'd like to get him one for Xmas this year, and I want plenty of time to research and find a breeder. A blue tongue is optional, but a plus

- Victoria:w

Vanan · 03-09-03, 10:59 PM

There's not many other non-venomous or non-rear-fanged snakes which fit the description you've mentioned. I'd recommend going with the Red-tailed rat if you find a CB one. If you do decide on a rough green though, make sure you've found out as much about them as you can, if you want a long lived snake. Not particularly a beginner snake IMO.

Good luck with whichever you choose! Don't worry, in time he'll succumb to their beauty!

marisa · 03-09-03, 11:23 PM

I really like the Red-tailed rat...I would love to have one.

Marisa

Ritus_Reptile · 03-09-03, 11:49 PM

I would go with the red-tailed rat. They are absolutly beautiful. They are fairly easy to keep and wont let you down as far as beauty. They are harder to aquire captive bred tho. They need more space than a rough green and warmer temps. As for the rough green snake i would disagree. They are as easy to keep as a garter snake. They dont require alot of heat and they dont need exessive humidity. They are usually quite docile captive bred and make a great starter snake.

Vanan · 03-10-03, 12:59 PM

Sorry, I was making reference to the more common WC rough greens being difficult due to them being more high strung.

03-10-03, 03:27 PM

I think that the Rough Greens would be excellent candidates for a naturalistic-type set-up.
I've always wanted to get some. I think they'd be fascinating. Make sure you start with some good specimens, though.

Good luck with whatever you choose!

Simon

marisa · 03-10-03, 03:52 PM

Where would someone get a red tailed rat?

I doubt they are easy to find in Canada but then again I know near nothing about them so I may be wrong.

Marisa