Information On Rough Green Snakes?

Question

Hi,

I am considering getting (purchasing) a rough green snake as a pet. I would appreciate any information, like, what and how often they eat, how big the tank/cage should be, and where I can get them. I would really appreciate information from snake owners, especially past and present owners of this breed of snake.

Thanks

Answer 1

Here's a nice website that can answer your questions in detail.

http://members.aol.com/TheWyvernsLair/snakes/green.html

Answer 2

Hello, I will type up a care sheet on these guys for you. Temperament: While they are generally look but not touch snakes and get stressed out when regularly handled; they very rarely bite, but are incredibly squirmy. This isn't a species to stick around your neck and expect them to stay there ;). Size- They are a pretty small species, growing to about 2-3 feet. Feeding: They need live insects twice or three times per week. Try crickets, moths, mealworms, waxworms, and butterworms. Some of them won't take mealworms however, likely due to the fact that they don't move around enough to catch the snake's interest. They need a variety of insects to maintain optimum health. Make sure all insects are dusted with calcium and vitamin D3 supplement as well as a multivitamin that is made specifically for reptiles. Water: always provide a large, shallow dish with fresh water for these guys. They tend to be fond of soaking; expect to clean the water dish daily. Heating: They generally do best with an 80 degree basking spot with an ambient temperature of 70-74 degrees. Humidity: moderate. Make sure they have a good substrate (try eco-earth by zoo-med) and daily misting. Lighting: full spectrum lighting isn't necessary for these guys, but they do seem to appreciate it. If you do provide it, make sure they are kept on a 12 hours on, 12 hours off schedule. Cage size: a 29 gallon tall terrarium is a good size for these guys. They are arboreal, so make sure they have branches and vines in their cage to climb on. Make sure they have a VERY secure cage, they are wonderful escape artists. If there is any more information you'd like to know, message me and I will do the best I can to help you out. Good luck; I hope this helps!

Answer 3

These snakes are not for beginners. They are very finicky eaters and reclusive.