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For the life of me, I cannot remember the common name for this snake. I saw one at the Vivarium in Berkeley, under the name Asian
Rain Snake. Is that it's common name? At first glance, I thought it was in the Gonyosoma complex, but then I saw Elaphe Frenata. Pictures would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Cheers,

Michael Starkey

Rein Snake, not Rain Snake is what I've seen.

Friend of mine just got a couple of them. I have not called him to see how he likes them.

I have seen them listed as Gonyosoma but don't believe it was widely accepted.
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Current snakes:

1.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Silver/Yellow)

2.2 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Green)

4.3 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black)

That was it. Rein Snake. Very beautiful. I would like to know how your friend likes them when you find out. Thanks.
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Cheers,

Michael Starkey

He has not picked them up yet but may trade them to me.

I have never seen one in person. How do they compare to Rhyhchophis boulengeri, Elaphe prasina, and Gonyosoma oxycephala?
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Current snakes:

1.1 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Silver/Yellow)

2.2 Gonyosoma oxycephala - (Green)

4.3 Gonyosoma janseni - (Black)

It was thin, much like Rhyhchophis boulengeri. The color, at least of this specimen, was neon green like Elaphe prasina. Thinking more about it they bear no resemblence to any Gonyosoma. I could see it as an arboreal snake based on its structure, but who knows. I studied it for few moments then it crept under its hidebox. Truely an interesting and mysterious snake. I hope you accquire some, I bet they would make awesome display animals.
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Cheers,

Michael Starkey

I have seen them in person, were some adult wc. I saw them only for a few but they really gave me the impression of miniature oxycephala: at such fast impression they have same head, same body structure, same colours, same eyes and same scales.
ciao
nazzza

There are some pics here:

http://www.ratsnakes.com/gallery.html

They also call it a rein snake.
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