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It ain't easy being green!

M

mbdorfer

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Well, I did it again! Went to get a few mice and spotted this guy.
Got a few scars that I think will heal after a few sheds.
He's a rough green snake,
wild caught from Alachua County, Florida.
I just found a soft spot in my heart and felt the need to rescue him.
Should be interesting, never had an insect eater before.
I had to do some serious Photoshop work on these pics as he's so dang bright!
Hope you enjoy :cheers:

Kermit

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Cut me off! :grin01:
 
diamondlil said:
:cheers: He's lovely, does he only eat insects or pinkies too?
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From the little bit I've read on these guys, they are strictly insect eaters.
Crickets, waxworms, spiders, etc......... :cheers:
 
Had one of these when I was a kid, who's name was Longfellow. I was playing with him outside one day and he escaped into our GIANT locquat tree. I know they aren't native to California, but various members of my family continued to report Longfellow sightings for many years!
 
Absolutely beautiful snake, Mike. Just the other day, in Elle's baroni thread, I was lamenting the lack of green snakes in my collection. I hope he does great for you. Man, you'd have to eat a LOT of bugs to maintain that size. Definitely keep us (me) updated on all aspects of keeping this guy. :cool: :cool: :cool:
 
Thats the funniest looking King Snake I have ever seen. :grin01:








Great looking snake for one of your non kings. :)
 
Stunning new addition. Its great to see the need for green is spreading!
You must keep us well posted on him!
 
I've figured it out! The real reason Mike is trying to switch to FT is because every time he goes down to the shop to pick up a couple mice, he comes home with a little Something Else. If he doesn't break the addiction, he is going to have to buy a bigger place...

Nanci

Gorgeous Rough Green. They are sweet. I caught and released one last summer, in Alachua County.
 
Totally cool Mike!! They are such fantastic looking snakes. I have been wanting to see one of these in the wild so I could get some good photos. I think that idea just got a lot easier!! I am open to coming over and getting photos of your new additions...guess Joe and I missed a lot while we were out of town!
 
Awesome! I've caught a couple of those in my time. I had no idea they were insectivores. Sounds like you got yourself a high-maintenance snake there! I hope it goes well for you! They are beautiful, aren't they?
 
What a cool looking snake! Darn you, and your taste, and your camera, Mike! You keep posting pictures of pretty new snakes and I'M gonna need to get a bigger place!! :cheers:
 
Very nice looking animal Mike. What would you actualy feed this guy? Crickets, Locusts, Roaches? Would you know what they would be more closely related to? (i.e. Ratsnakes, Garters, Coachwhips)
Jay :cool:
 
PJCReptiles said:
Very nice looking animal Mike. What would you actualy feed this guy? Crickets, Locusts, Roaches? Would you know what they would be more closely related to? (i.e. Ratsnakes, Garters, Coachwhips)
Jay :cool:
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Thanks Jay, as far as close relatives goes, I have no idea :shrugs:
He ate 3 crickets tonight though :cool:
 
Opheodrys aestivus carinatus
Was doing some research on your Florida Rough Greensnake last night Mike. I found alot of your typical, basic care sheets with minimal information. However, I did find out that they have their own Genus which contains 2 distinct species and 5 subspecies. One of these species lives here in Maine. It is the Northern Rough Greensnake (Opheodrys aestivus aestivus) which I caught as a kid but haven't seen one in years. Either way Mike that is an excellent find that should put your husbandry skills to the test. Please keep us posted on the progression of this guy as he is gorgeous.
Jay :cool:

*Note to self - Find one Greensnake this summer so I can post pictures for Mike to use as comparison* ;)
 
Lol, I know where you got him! I saw that guy, but a cricket eater? Nooooo way, not here... :D There are some nice green snakes I want to add to the collection in the future though... totally lacking a bright green snake...
 
Wow he ate?...

mbdorfer said:
Thanks Jay, as far as close relatives goes, I have no idea :shrugs:
He ate 3 crickets tonight though :cool:
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Thought about maybe a terrarium for him?
 
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