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info about Elaphe helena

iveemci Aug 08, 2005 06:39 AM

hi, firs of all escuse me for the cross-post, but I didnt see here is also a specific ratsnake forum for the Asian species ..

someone know where I can find some information about Elaphe helena, in special mode about the nature behavior, the reproduction and the snakes habitat ?

I have one of this ratsnake and I need also to know wich species of plants I can find in Sri Lanka, to try build a new naturalistic terrarium for my snake..

thank you !

Replies (1)

ratsnakehaven Aug 30, 2005 07:13 PM

>>hi, firs of all escuse me for the cross-post, but I didnt see here is also a specific ratsnake forum for the Asian species ..
>>
>>someone know where I can find some information about Elaphe helena, in special mode about the nature behavior, the reproduction and the snakes habitat ?
>>
>>I have one of this ratsnake and I need also to know wich species of plants I can find in Sri Lanka, to try build a new naturalistic terrarium for my snake..
>>
>>thank you !

They hide most of the time, probably crepuscular, or nocturnal in summer. They are somewhat racer-like constrictors and eat small mice. They may have more than one clutch per year.

Respond to tmcox(at)ratsnakehaven.com.

Regards...Terry

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