Posted by:
joeysgreen
at Sat Aug 6 18:37:36 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by joeysgreen ]
I don't know where you plan to release this snake is in relation to Houston but in general, releasing wildlife is not a good idea. Different localities are cut off from others, and disease resistance/parasites can vary even from pond to pond! In addition to this, snakes released far from where they are found are often disorientated and depending on the location, they may not be able to find food, water, and shelter.
I would try to track down where this guy was found and release him as close as possible (obviously if on a road, check the nearby pond or culvert) to that site.
If this guy has come into contact with any captive herps, (even in the same herp room is not a good idea) than he should definately not be released as possible contamination with foreign or exotic pathogens is likely even if your captives are happy and healthy.
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