Gonyosoma oxycephalum

Posted by patricia sherman on September 10, 2001 at 09:30:17:

In Reply to: HELP IDENTFYING A RAT SNAKE???? posted by JOHN on September 10, 2001 at 06:41:09:

The "red-tailed green rat snake" has been imported into Europe and USA quite freely over the past 20 years or so. Imported specimens rarely live for long, as they're w/c and usually heavily parasitized, or suffering from respiratory problems.

If you're being offered a c/b baby, then the above cautionary information doesn't apply. Current price for a c/b hatchling of this species, is in the US$200.00 range.

Clutches usually number three to nine largish eggs, and hatchlings measure 15 to 19 inches. This is a highly arboreal species that more closely resembles a racer than a rat snake. Fast, alert, and very defensive! This species is suitable only for advanced hobbyists, or for zoos.

Patricia

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: The "red-tailed green rat snake" has been imported into Europe and USA quite freely over the past 20 years or so. Imported specimens rarely live for long, as they're w/c and usually heavily parasitized, or suffering from respiratory problems. : If you're being offered a c/b baby, then the above cautionary information doesn't apply. Current price for a c/b hatchling of this species, is in the US$200.00 range. : Clutches usually number three to nine largish eggs, and hatchlings measure 15 to 19 inches. This is a highly arboreal species that more closely resembles a racer than a rat snake. Fast, alert, and very defensive! This species is suitable only for advanced hobbyists, or for zoos. : Patricia

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