I am a zoology student at Oklahoma State University. I have years of experience with snakes especially Nerodia spp. Since I have made the decision to turn my love for snakes into a career my collection of species has been steadily increasing. This being a college town and all this is one of the only venomous species I would ever consider owning. Although caution will still be first on my list, this species is no Dendroaspis. I was just wondering if anyone out there could give me any help with general care of this snake. Since it is tropical I would guess 85 farenheit daytime high average with a 5 to 8 degree drop at night is sufficient. Also is high humidity a requirement (50 - 70%)? Would this species make use of a limb to climb on? Also, any specific info on feeing would be useful. Mice of appropriate size once a week ok? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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