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These grow just under the length of cribos, perhaps 8 foot tops although I have heard of longer specimens of the chironius species.

Perhaps as lucky as I could be (and I need it), a wild caught red chironius dropped eggs last night.

Babies are bright green and live in trees which is quite different behavior as most baby whip snakes live on the ground whereas my baby greens have all climbed up into branches to coil and bask and hide it seems.

Shown is a healthy adult, a baby wild caught green, and the wild caught ragged momma that dropped the eggs.

I don't think there is a more attractive snake on the planet (at least to me).

Dan

Awesome Dan and congrats on the eggs! Hope they all hatch out for you so you can sell me a pair! They are truly spectacular animals!

Billy

>>These grow just under the length of cribos, perhaps 8 foot tops although I have heard of longer specimens of the chironius species.
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>>Perhaps as lucky as I could be (and I need it), a wild caught red chironius dropped eggs last night.
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>>Babies are bright green and live in trees which is quite different behavior as most baby whip snakes live on the ground whereas my baby greens have all climbed up into branches to coil and bask and hide it seems.
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>>Shown is a healthy adult, a baby wild caught green, and the wild caught ragged momma that dropped the eggs.
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>>I don't think there is a more attractive snake on the planet (at least to me).
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Wow! Those are some truly exceptional animals. I may have to steal one from you someday. lol
Those are gorgeous snakes though, I hope you have some breeding success with them. We could always use some more of the uncommon species such as that.
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Would make a nice christmas present. I will put you in contact with my wife. I do like to unwrap my presents early!
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Wow! Thats some color! Congrats on the eggs. The body on those look they could have some get up and go.. mamba like.

If you could, would you mind adding me to your waiting list? My Snakes of Latin America exhibit is begging you.

Big congratulations!

Gavin Brink
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