are vine snakes dangerous?and could someone tell me about there care and how had they are to keep?
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vine snakes dangerous??
Draco_
Jul 20, 2006 11:32 AM
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psilocybe
Aug 10, 2006 05:45 PM
If you are referring to Ahaetulla sp. or Oxybelis sp. (Asian and New World vine snakes respectively), then the answer is no, they are not likely to be dangerous to humans. Caution should still be used, of course.
If you are referring to Thelatornis, commonly referred to as Twig snakes, but sometimes referred to as vine snakes, the answer is YES, they are dangerous to humans. Along with the boomslang and keelback snakes, they are one of the few opistoglyphs (rear fangs) that have caused serious envenomations and fatalities in humans.
Draco_
Aug 14, 2006 01:30 PM
i was talking abou ahaetulla Prasina sorry i didnt include that.how big of an enclosure do they need? are they social?how often do they eat?is it ok to feed them wildcaught feeder lizards?can the lizards be treated for parasites before being fed to the snakes?
