Oxybelis are rarely available. I see them every four or five years or so. They are very hardy snakes that readily eat mice. They get about six feet long and share some characteristics with the unrelated asian species. Like the Asian vine snakes they hold their tongue out and use it as a sight as they maneuver through the brush. although long and slender they are much thicker then the Asians. There is a giant variety that is large enough to eat rats. Currently I have a lone female and I am looking for a male. These snakes are very alert and intelligent and not shy about eating at all. Their venom is harmless, I know of no reported case of serious reactions. My current female is about ten years old. The brown vine snake Oxybelis Aenus is even harder to find they are smaller and more finicky taking anoles or small fish typically. I once owned a Gold oxybelis, that was about 20 years ago. I have never seen one since, they come from Islas De La Bahia OF Honduras, the one I had was smuggled in and I trade the guy a boa for it, best deal I ever made that was a spectacular snake!

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