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Drymobius m. margaretiferus
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Brownsville, Texas November 12, 2010.
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These are forest snakes with a limited range in the US. Mostly in extreme southern Cameron county.
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Thanks!
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Gus
A. Rentfro
RioBravoReptiles.com
www.riobravoreptiles.com

"Perfectly healthy animals are a minimum requirement.. everything else is just salesmanship" gus

Now there's a species you tend to forget is here in the USA... thanks for the reminder and the pics... truly awesome looking snake!

Gerry

Thanks for sharing a view of habitat. Drymobius are remarkable animals, so different from the open-country racers in the genus Coluber. We don't get a look at one in situ very often and it's nice to be able to see how they live. You're in a great location if you can head out and see wild Drymobius from time to time. Better than peacocks.

You're welcome.. here's closer look.
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Have fun, be safe.
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Gus
A. Rentfro
RioBravoReptiles.com
www.riobravoreptiles.com

"Perfectly healthy animals are a minimum requirement.. everything else is just salesmanship" gus

In that habitat I would think it would be great to find one in a lifetime and you found 2 in one day. Great shots, beautiful snakes real stunners.
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BigT
There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. The ignorant can be taught, stupidity is beyond our control.
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Are they protected in this country? Just wondering why these aren't seen more often in the pet trade. They're gorgeous !! Thanks. TJ.

>>Are they protected in this country? Just wondering why these aren't seen more often in the pet trade. They're gorgeous !! Thanks. TJ.
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These things are protected in their US range. But they have a huge range going south of here.. including a few subspecies.
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Anyway, they would not make good pets.. they are high-strung and their captive requirements are unknown but certainly difficult.. They have the behaviors and temperament of a ribbon snake crossed with a coachwhip! Plus their saliva is hemolytic or hemotoxic..
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Just admire them in nature.. isn't that enough?
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Adios!
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Gus
A. Rentfro
RioBravoReptiles.com
www.riobravoreptiles.com

"Perfectly healthy animals are a minimum requirement.. everything else is just salesmanship" gus

Very nicely put, it is indeed more than enough. Thanks again very the post and bringing back such a truly handsome animal to memory.

Gerry

Stunning!!!
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Carl

One of these days I'll get some of those......prettiest native snake.
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We wouldn't have 6 and a half billion people if you had to be beautiful to get laid.
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