Tim
Many thanks you have made it all a lot clearer..instead of the statement saying.."don't keep these snakes!!"..you have given me more of an explanation.
I think if I do try one it will have to be a long term captive (or even captive bred!!!)...I won't take one from the wild.However I do have a liking for secretive snakes and find Diadophis very attractive and maybe in need of more captive study.
Paul