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RE: Whats their status?

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Posted by: Riobravoreptiles at Mon Nov 15 13:34:17 2010  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Riobravoreptiles ]  
   

>>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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