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Chrysopelea paradisi
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by member on June 14, 2006
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I have been considering getting a Chrysopelea paradisi but cant find any care sheets. Does anyone know the care requirments of one
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by Cro on June 14, 2006
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John: A Paradise Tree Snake will do best in a tall arboreal cage with a lot of branches for it to climb on, and leaves to help it feel hidden. Build as large and tall a cage as you have space for, as these are active snakes that need room to move around and climb.
Hope this helps. JohnZ
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by Cro on June 14, 2006
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John: I would not reccomend handling a Paradse Tree Snake. They are a rear-fanged colubrid, and have a vemom that could be dangerous.
For many years people thought that many of the rear-fanged snakes were only dangerous to small prey animals like lizards.
Research by Dr. Bryan Greg Fry has shown that these ``harmless`` snakes actually produce a very potent venom that is quite complex. They do not have a very good venom delivery system, and the amount of venom delivered in a bite is relatively small, but the venom is none the less drop for drop as dangerous as that of many of the worlds most deadly snakes.
See this link for more information on rear-fanged snake venoms:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/12/031216075937.htm
Also see BGF`s website at http://venomdoc.com/
You might want to also consider that this snake prefers to eat lizards. Do you have a source of lizards to feed it? And are you ready to treat it for parasites that lizards often give to captive snakes?
There are a lot of other snakes that might be a better choice to keep, especially if you want to handle the snake. Animals like Ball Pythons or Boas come to mind, as well as Corn Snakes.
I hope you do not think I am being too negative about keeping one of the tree snakes, as they are attractive, and active, and generally kool. They are however not a snake for someone starting out in reptile keeping, or who wants to handle the snake, or who expects it to eat mice.
Hope this helps. Best Regards JohnZ
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by member on June 14, 2006
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Ok thanks i dont think your being to negative i'd rather get straight up facts like you've given me than someone beat around the bush
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by Cro on June 14, 2006
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John: The Mangrove Snakes I have worked with were all wild caught adult snakes, and from what I remember, they all tried to bite and were nasty tempered. And they have a venom that can be quite dangerous if one lands a good bite, especially if the snake is large.
I would not call them aggressive though, more like defensive. It is not like they will chase you just so they can bite you, but more that they just did not like being captured or worked with.
I have not worked with Mangrove Snakes that were captive born and raised, so I am not sure if they are any calmer or not. Perhaps someone here who has raised captive born ones can help on that.
A lot of the snakes available at pet shops are not very healthy, and are often wild caught and highly stressed from being shipped. There are private breeders in most areas who can supply you with much healtier animals, and who will have the expertese to help you if you run into trouble.
How about filling out your profile more completly, and let folks here know what kind of reptile keeping experience you have, what part of the world you live in, and how old you are. With that information, we will probably be be much more able to help suggest what might be some good snakes for you to keep, and where you might find them for sale.
Hope this helps. JohnZ
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by member on June 15, 2006
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I dont have any venomous reptiles. But i'v been catching non-venomous snakes since i was 5 or 6. Is their any breeders around my area. I just filled my profile out a second ago
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by Cro on June 15, 2006
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John: Thanks for filling in your profile. We have several members here who are very experienced reptile keepers and who live in Missouri and neighboring States. Hopefully, one of them will be able to help you find someone in your area who you can obtain quality reptiles from.
Another thing you should do would be to become a member of the Southwest Missouri Herpetological Society. They are located in Springfield, but have members statewide, and have field trips, and publish a news-letter. There are probably several members of that group who breed reptiles and advertise in their news-letter, and very possibly members who live near you. You can sign up for membership at their web site at http://www.swmoherpsociety.org
Also, watch the Calendar here for upcoming reptile shows in your area and in near-by states. Attending one of the shows is a great way to see many captive bred reptiles, as the breeders come from all over the country to sell their animals.
Hope this helps. Best Regards JohnZ
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by member on June 15, 2006
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Thanks Cro for your help and information. Does anyone know of any breeders in or around Missouri
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