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ratsnakehaven
at Thu Mar 23 04:56:40 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ratsnakehaven ]
>>Conspicillatus is montane also. They are quite cool-adapted because of elevation and high latitude
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>>Exactly what makes them montane and cool adapted???? Are you really aware of Japan's climate, topo features, and latitude????
Yes, I'm aware. I've been studying several Japanese snakes for a few years. But mainly I'm basing my opinions on conspicillata from what I've read, others keeping them, and my own experience keeping them. I didn't say they couldn't be found at low elevation, just that they're cool-adapted, and that's because of high elevations and high latitudes in Japan. Japan also has some lower latitudes, like those of OK, and some lower ele., but I believe conspics are cool-adapted, and that's because the species in general avoids the warmer, lower, situations.
Schulz, in his monograph ('96), said they generally live at elevations of 1000 to 3000 meters, in foothills and mountains. I see them as being similar to California mtn. kings in their habitat. I could give you examples of them being found at low elevations and almost sea level, but it wouldn't change my opinion that they are cool-adapted, and I think if you were going to keep one this info would be important for you. I think keeping them too warm could cause some problems, such as non-feeders during the summer months.
Shane, are you keeping any right now? Are you planning on keeping any? I know you've seen them in the wild and I haven't, but just consider the long range plans for captive husbandry. Thanks...
Terry
PS: They may be more adaptable than I realize too. After all, I have to consider where my pair came from, and their latitude and ele. were quite high. Later...TC
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RE: Situla, davidi, and conspicillatus.... - ratsnakehaven, Thu Mar 23 04:56:40 2006