grantman40
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does anyone know what kind of snake is generally arboreal and can be housed in a 22" x 23" x 36"
snake?
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jojackson
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what kind of enclosure?
Imo, you ought to decide what species you want to keep first, then research and buy a suitable housing for that species/age first, rather than the other way round.
You could fit almost any snake in that of appropriate size, but weather thats suitable, ???
Tell us about the spare box you decided to fill with your first (?) snake?
pics?
grantman40
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its actually an old chameleon cage and i was gunna replace the screen with glass, and i was wondering if there were any tree snakes cuz i already ave a bunch of plants in there
kenya
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Vine snakes could work- their care is really similar to a cham's, actually. Good luck finding one, though...they are never CBB (but hopefully I can work on that with my new pair once they acclimate) and really carry some interesting ailments as WC. They also dine exclusively on house geckos or anoles and for this reason can be expensive and difficult to keep (mandatory fecal floats at a minimum of every 6 months accompanied by proper worming)
They are also rear-fanged and mildly venomous; if you are allergic to any sort of neurotoxins or even bee stings, be extremely careful because you may have a deadly reaction to their venom.
They may sound crazy, but they are already some of my favorites.
They are also rear-fanged and mildly venomous; if you are allergic to any sort of neurotoxins or even bee stings, be extremely careful because you may have a deadly reaction to their venom.
They may sound crazy, but they are already some of my favorites.
jojackson
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Id reccomend the Yellow eyelash viper, Bothriechis schlegelii
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyelash_viper
No, Im kidding, since everything else is getting suggested.
I might suggest a small (species)of python if you get any snake at all, especially if you have never kept snakes at all.
Im not assuming you have, because 'what snake could I get?',and 'are there any tree snakes because the cage already has branches', just isnt something asked by somebody who keeps snakes.
I Do suggest extensive research if you havent kept a snake before. Different creatures have different needs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyelash_viper
No, Im kidding, since everything else is getting suggested.
I might suggest a small (species)of python if you get any snake at all, especially if you have never kept snakes at all.
Im not assuming you have, because 'what snake could I get?',and 'are there any tree snakes because the cage already has branches', just isnt something asked by somebody who keeps snakes.
I Do suggest extensive research if you havent kept a snake before. Different creatures have different needs.
grantman40
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i looked up those vines snakes and those would be cool. i will do lots of reseatch and thank you for the suggestions
Pure
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Being that they are venomous don't you need a license to own one? Or are they exempt due to low toxicity and being rear fanged? I'm not a snake person but I know here in Florida you can't own venomous reptiles without proper licensing. And from what I hear the State of Florida is good about coming out for regular inspections.
kenya
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This depends on where you live. You will have to look up local laws and do your research before obtaining any animal, especially a "hot" one.
I personally don't need a permit to keep my snakes, and yes, it is probably because they couldn't become feral here and are very mild in toxicity.
MEPOKEU
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Pure
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How would you feel about shipping me a gaboon viper? j/k
Though I really would love to have one. *wink*
kenya
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I made a thread on my vine snakes, if anyone is interested in them.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/ahaetulla-prasina-my-asian-25160/
https://www.chameleonforums.com/ahaetulla-prasina-my-asian-25160/
