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at Mon Jun 8 23:17:42 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ratsnakehaven ]
>>Thanks Terry, some good info in your response.
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>> I didn't mean for my post to sound like questions that have been asked here before. I know it's frustrating when you see the same posts over and over, like someone doesn't know how to use the search option, lol.
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>> Truly, the seller answered my questions very well, and I'd done some pretty good internet research (for what can be found, which isn't alot). I just knew someone out there would know a good print source of info. The Schulz book is proving extremely hard to find because it is out of print, and it sounds like a book I would truly like to have. Regardless of up to the minute current info, it just sounds interesting.
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>>I learned far early on not to just jump into a new species without getting as much info as possible first. I wanted Green Tree Pythons for over 5 years before I got one because I was worried about being experienced enough to keep them. They have since both proven to me that they can be challenging and at the same time, it's very rewarding to say you can keep them successfully.
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>>I've become extremely interested in the Asian colubrids, I find them beautiful, and very interesting. Not at all some simple colubrid that you can just feed and breed. Their colors, behaviors, and the temps at which they thrive all fascinate me. It's just that I guess you have to start somewhere when it comes to learning, and books and the internet are the best tools. It's also why I'm starting with Laticinctus, from the opinions I've gathered and the info I've found, they seem to be a good, solid place to start.
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>>As a side not, I was going to post this under the ratsnake subforum, "Asian and European ratsnakes", but it looks like there is rarely any activity there, I don't think most people even realize the sub-forums exist.
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>>Look forward to being a part of the Asian colubrid community, even if it's a small part,
>>Brian
Welcome aboard, Brian. Look forward to your posts.
I've kept coxi before, and have to say I thought they were rather hyper, although not too much a problem keeping. Laticinctus is one of the newer ssps to be kept in our little community. They are from a tropical region, and as such might be a little easier to keep. They might not need a brumation, might have a better temperment, etc, but I'm not sure. They sure are awesome looking as babies. If you've never kept any Asian ratsnakes before, get ready to witness something a little different from your typical ratsnake. My feeling is that most Asians are sort of a combination of a ratsnake and a racer. The northernmost Asians are more like N. A. ratsnakes.
As far as the Schulz monograph, I've already sold my only extra copy. I bought mine when they first came out at $150, but last time I checked they were only $100/ea. I don't know if anyone has them anymore. You could try Amazon. If you can't find it, make a post, and someone might be able to put you in the right direction.
Good luck with your new snakes... 
Terry
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RE: Actually - ratsnakehaven, Mon Jun 8 23:17:42 2009