Thanks dinodon, I've found all three of the rats from Kyushu (quadrivirgata, climacophora, and conspicillata), but the only climacs were two DOR hatchlings......seems strange to me that I've found more conspics (2 DOR, 1 AOR), which are regarded as difficult to find.

As far as the laws, I don't know all of the specifics, other than some species are protected by prefecture and/or national law. As I recall, none of the snakes are protected, and I get the general feeling that even with the protected species, enforcement is lax. Other than the red-bellied newts (Cynops phyrrogaster), which are common in pet stores here in the states, I rarely see any other wild caught Japanese herps on pricelists (though I don't follow them too often). Perhaps there just isn't much of a market here at this time??

Good luck this spring. Are King Cobras native to Taiwan?

Shane


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