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Ornate flying snakes

Phaedra

Phaedra

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Does anybody have any info on these? I can't find caresheets on the net, or any information about keeping them as pets, yet my local pet shop has them for sale. I've found that they're venemous but not dangerous to humans and grow 3 - 4 feet long. I'm also aware that flying snakes don't really fly. ;)
 
They are not a snake that is too common in collections, and because of that you will have a hard time finding info. But it might be out there.
From what I've heard, they are rather difficult to keep, and I'm pretty sure that any of them you find for sale are going to be imported rather than CB. That means that they most likely have a parasite load and will be quite difficult to acclimate to captivity.
I also seem to recall hearing that they are lizard feeders, but don't quote me on that.
 
Elle knows something about them- we were just talking about them. I've also heard that they are all WC, and will have parasites.

Nanci
 
Ornate flying snakes - Chrysopelia ornata

I like them a lot - But its virtually IMPOSSIBLE to find anything other than WC, and I just wouldnt advise wasting money on any WC animal, nevermind flying snakes.

And of course these snakes are rear fanged meaning they are mildly venemous. From talking to people I know in the UK that keep these snakes you need a good supply of house geckos to even consider getting them feeding, nevermind switching them to rodents.

Ornata are also the largest variant in the genus - ranging from 3-4ft so a large enclosure would be needed.

They come from the likes of Singapore and the Philippines and are not endanged, even with the amount of WC animals coming in however they do not tame well and do poorly in captivity. You can get them cheap, but thats for a reason :rolleyes:

If you wanted to PM me I could give you a bit of info on a similar snakes from a non related genus however they are considered cousins (Philodryas Baroni). They too are rear fanged, stricly arboreal, not very common in collections and have somewhat similar gliding capabilities. Ours are CB though so a milestones difference to what a WC ornata or baroni would be like.

I have been told they are very reluctant to be agressive, although a bite will cause some major swelling and soreness. No accounts of death are recorded (yet). Same with the Baroni.

Sorry I cannot offer more info :shrugs:
 

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BTW just a random guess but is it Darren at CPR who you are considering buying from? If so his animals ARE wild caught and not worth £60.

And he only got them in very recently so theres no way they will be guaranteed feeders on anything nevermind rodents.
 
Thank you for all the replies.

I'm really disappointed, after reading what you've all said I think it'd be irresponible of me (As a beginner) to get one of these. The website does indeed say they are wild caught, which I missed.
 
Tula_Montage said:
BTW just a random guess but is it Darren at CPR who you are considering buying from? If so his animals ARE wild caught and not worth £60.

And he only got them in very recently so theres no way they will be guaranteed feeders on anything nevermind rodents.
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I missed this post but yes, it was CPR. I'm not too bothered about the price to be honest, Darren gave me my corn snake free and has been nothing but helpful to me regarding her. Thank you for the warning though, I know it would be silly of me to get one of these when I have only owned my snake for a short time.
 
Phaedra said:
Thank you for all the replies.

I'm really disappointed, after reading what you've all said I think it'd be irresponible of me (As a beginner) to get one of these. The website does indeed say they are wild caught, which I missed.
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Thats a VERY wise descision :) Why not get into arboreals by going down the ATB route or even through Baroni if its the weird stuff your after. I can give you the email of Karl Green, who may have CB specimens later this year.

And don't get me wrong, Darren is an awesome guy and has some amazing things - But the likes of the WC ornata, chinese rats, viper boas and mandarins he gets in expecting them to go to people with the right experience and ability to try WC animals. I know people who recently bought some twin barred ones and they are doing fine, but then they have the patience and experience to deal with them.
 
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