Cyclophiops major

Palor · 05-25-10, 08:04 PM

I finally got my snakes

Bought 2 pairs of Cyclophiops major and they arrived today. So far they seem to in good condition. They are active and fairly laid back, no biting

Pics

And then there is this issue with one of the snakes

What is that? It seems like stuck shed bits, but I doubt that. Could that be ticks under the scales or scars?

infernalis · 05-25-10, 08:45 PM

A few things I want to point out. The nose looks like its been rubbed raw, that is because those snakes are arboreal and fish tanks will never work for this species, any screens or wire mesh must go.

To truly thrive, the REQUIRE a tall enclosure that can house a small potted tree.

I bought wood and glass and built a cabinet that stood upright for mine, and he thrived in it for years.

Limon also had damage when I got him, some of it was from the capture process, getting one of them down out of a tree in the wild is like pulling teeth, they will wrap around limbs and refuse to let go.

The only food I could ever get him to eat was night crawlers, I have done my best to get that info out to everyone who can use it, Including sending emails to advertisers on KS and other vendors who sell them while telling people they eat pinkie mice.

Mine never ate one pinkie, never ate crickets, or any other known food item aside from the night crawlers.

Since they are a rain forest snake, humidity is important, mist often

I am going to gather photos for you be back soon.

BTW, I envy you right now, I love those snakes, almost more than my Garters. There are some on KS right now, but I don't have enough money at the moment to get any.

infernalis · 05-25-10, 08:56 PM

infernalis · 05-25-10, 09:03 PM

Be really careful with your lighting! I used bottom heat for this reason.....

emseeKAY · 05-25-10, 10:48 PM

WOW. those things are amazing looking very nice, what is their common name? are they a vine snake?

Palor · 05-26-10, 12:29 AM

They are in 30g tall tanks for now for the QT period, then I have a big glass and wood custom built tank for them later on. I am thinking a Ficus in a pot will do the trick, maybe 2

I got them from Outback Reptiles, all of them showed up with mild to severe nose rub.

Does anyone know what is up with the weird scales?

Feebo · 05-26-10, 01:43 AM

As Wayne has said mate that is likley to have been an injury caused by the capture process, from where they hung on to the trees for dear life and been wrnched down out of them basically. I`ve seen many a scale like that from dehydration too, the upturned ones I`m talking about here. Over time, and a few sheds, that MAY get better....
Lovely snakes those aren`t they!

shaunyboy · 05-26-10, 08:24 AM

love the colour very nice snake.i wish you all the best on getting these wee guys eating.once they've settled in i'd keep a close eye on the scale damage just to make sure its healing and nothing else develops.
cheers shaun

infernalis · 05-26-10, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emseeKAY

WOW. those things are amazing looking very nice, what is their common name? are they a vine snake?

Common name(s)

"Giant Asian Green snake" & "Greater Chineese green snake"

I'm sure that in the rain forest they take advantage of the vines as well as the trees.

Palor · 05-26-10, 12:58 PM

Thanks, I was thinking it was just scars from an injury, just wanted to get some more opinions.

Palor · 05-26-10, 01:10 PM

One more ? for you Infernalis. How often should they be fed and about how many nightcrawlers per feeding?

infernalis · 05-26-10, 01:56 PM

Palor, Since I may very well be the only person you have contact with that has kept one of these alive for as long as I did, you are welcome to ask me anything you want as often as you like.

I fed as many night crawlers as he would accept, usually 2-4 per feeding, at a frequency of every third day.

These are extremely active high metabolism snakes, Always on the go, so they burn the calories fast.

Your snakes will let you know when they are hungry, once they settle in and get used to you, they will seem to beg for food.

Even though Limon never bit me once, he would "punch" with his nose when angry. They can swing 70-80 percent of that long body and get some leverage to it, feels almost like a paint ball hit.

The raw nose and broken scales healed after a few months in my care.

infernalis · 05-26-10, 06:14 PM

I just contacted a seller on kingsnake to order me another one.

If he is not sold out, I will have my new snake next week.!!!!! woo hoo.

Palor · 05-26-10, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the tips

Who did you contact for the snake?

infernalis · 05-26-10, 10:20 PM

Jim Tracy... Anyone know of him??? the one snake is total 110 dollars US shipped.

It's a done deal, Next week I have my snake.