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epidemic
at Tue May 9 10:49:05 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by epidemic ]
Keep in mind insectivorous species will require a high quality UV lighting source.
As has already been mentioned, Thamnophis spp. (garter snakes), actually make excellent captives and there are a variety of captive produced specimens available. I must disagree with the prior post, regarding the work required to eradicate the defensive behaviors often associated with the genus, as CB specimens are generally quite docile.
You may wish to pay a visit to the garter forum, as you will find a great deal of information, a few people who are actively involved with the captive husbandry of the genus and photos of some very attractive specimens, I especially like the California red-sided, Canadian flame and Eastern black-necked.
Here is a link to a web site by Dr. Alan Francis, a Thamnophis enthusiast/breeder in the UK www.gartersnake.co.uk/index.htm I believe you will find the link informative and the photos incredible.
Best of luck to you,
Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947
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RE: Insectavores? - epidemic, Tue May 9 10:49:05 2006