Does any one has ever seen one in captivity? I have seen some on lists of Chinese exporters (2) with the inclusion of pictures.
Was wondering if anyone ever seen one outside China/HongKong.
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Elaphe perleaca
viperhare
Jun 18, 2009 05:26 AM
Replies (6)
jfirneno
Jun 18, 2009 09:14 PM
I've never heard of one in captivity. Post the link to the chinese sites that list them. If they have a photo it would be fun to see.
Lately some herpetologists have speculated that perlacea is just a local form of mandarina. Either way, it's an interesting form.
Regards
John
souix
Jun 19, 2009 06:04 PM
Hi John
If your interested in seeing pix Look Here theres another one in Herpasia's profile 
Sue x
>>I've never heard of one in captivity. Post the link to the chinese sites that list them. If they have a photo it would be fun to see.
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>>Lately some herpetologists have speculated that perlacea is just a local form of mandarina. Either way, it's an interesting form.
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>>Regards
>>John
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>>
jfirneno
Jun 19, 2009 10:14 PM
Thanks Sue.
Very interesting photos. I'll leave the question of whether perlacea and mandarina are two species or one to the people who care. What I will say is that euprepiophis are extremely variable in color and pattern.
Best regards
John
viperhare
Jun 20, 2009 07:40 AM
@ John, I can not post the pictures because I got them mailed to me, and I am not allowed to post the pictures. I have asked.
There is no site or link.
What I do have is the article of Zhao that perlacae is a valid species. You can find it here:
jfirneno
Jun 20, 2009 08:22 AM
Thanks for the link viperhare. Nice to hear that perlacea is reasonably common in its range. I haven't heard of anyone keeping a perlacea-like animal in the U.S. Best of luck in finding them. I'm a big fan of Euprepiophis. I'd like to see as many forms available in the hobby as possible. Are you in the U.S.?
Regards
John
viperhare
Jun 20, 2009 02:38 PM
@ John,
No problem, I live in Europe. It will be hard to get hold of some but most of the rarest of chinese animals are shipped to Japan. Unfortunatly I am not in the position to import myself but I am trying to convince a local importer who I have helped before to try an get some. Time will tell..
