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Hi Everyone,

This forum is a little quiet, so I thought I'd post something a little on the stupid side: Did anyone notice the ad for the Asian pipe snake Cylindrophis ruffus? They incorrectly refer to it as a colubrid - it's actually in its own family Cylindrophidae. I am in no position to pick up a lizard eater right now, but it got me thinking about other odd primitive snakes that might fit under the small terrestrial snake category.

I myself keep loxocemus (terrestrial but not so small), and I'm interested in whether anyone has experience with the uropeltids - the Asian shield tailed snakes. Uropeltids tend to be small and eat earthworms.

Cheers,
Billy

Phillyherping

Yes I corrected him on the species, he originally had it listed as a south american sp. I 've kept these before and they are not lizard eaters in the wild. Their natural food are eels. In captivity they are difficult to acclimate and are prone to Asian white spot syndrome. Once acclimated however, they will eat anything from mice, fish to other snakes. They are good pets and have great personalities.

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