Re: Indigos and Cribos

Posted by steve b. on December 15, 1999 at 19:30:10:

In Reply to: Indigos and Cribos posted by Greg B on December 15, 1999 at 14:00:45:

: I have been, just recently, intrigued with the Drymarchon. I would like more info on their feeding. I have been told that they are not rear fanged colubrids, nor do they constrict. Are they like garters, eating prey that doesn't scratch, bite, and do any damage? (as garters seem to be fond of frogs, worms and snails) Do they just bite and start swallowing? What's the deal?? I'm very intrigued!!! It's rare that any non-venomous ever piques my curiosity, thus.

Greg,
If you like Cobras, you'll love Drymarchon.They act like, and feel like, non-venomous cobras.
As a keeper at Phila. Zoo, I'm always amazed at how much resemblance there is between our King Cobras and my Cribos, or our Black Forest Cobras and my Indigos.
Drymarchon are alert and aggressive feeders like cobras; seemingly more intelligent than other snakes.Drymarchon are, however, lots of fun to handle!
Enjoy,
Steve

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: : I have been, just recently, intrigued with the Drymarchon. I would like more info on their feeding. I have been told that they are not rear fanged colubrids, nor do they constrict. Are they like garters, eating prey that doesn't scratch, bite, and do any damage? (as garters seem to be fond of frogs, worms and snails) Do they just bite and start swallowing? What's the deal?? I'm very intrigued!!! It's rare that any non-venomous ever piques my curiosity, thus. : Greg, : If you like Cobras, you'll love Drymarchon.They act like, and feel like, non-venomous cobras. : As a keeper at Phila. Zoo, I'm always amazed at how much resemblance there is between our King Cobras and my Cribos, or our Black Forest Cobras and my Indigos. : Drymarchon are alert and aggressive feeders like cobras; seemingly more intelligent than other snakes.Drymarchon are, however, lots of fun to handle! : Enjoy, : Steve

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