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peaches
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 Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 10:05 pm Post subject: Coluber Hippocrepis - does anyone keep these? |
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I was wondering if anyone keeps Coluber Hippocrepis, European Horseshoe whipsnake? Are they bred in captivity at all?
I know there are strict rules regarding the collection of herps from Spain/Portgual, is this why they are not in the hobby or do they just not appeal? |
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Scott W
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 8:24 am Post subject: |
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whipsnakes were available wild caught many years ago, no idea on their current status. There was never much real interest in them and from memory they didn't seem to do too well, were quite defensive and very active (think they were quite 'musky' in smell too....long time ago so I may be wrong).
The Dutch Snake Society may be your best place to track them down (actually think it's change to the European Snake Society now???).
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| Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:01 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for that Scott, just mulling things over again |
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karkov
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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I just caught one today!! she is very aggressive, but very beaty...
I'll post some photos then...!
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The Docta
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| karkov wrote: | | I just caught one today!! she is very aggressive, but very beaty... |
Isn't this species protected in Portugal?
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karkov
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Yes...but I'll release him in where I found it tomorrow... I just 'caught' it for some photos... 
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karkov
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Some photos...
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The Docta
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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| karkov wrote: | | Yes...but I'll release him in where I found it tomorrow... I just 'caught' it for some photos... |
Oh, feel free to leave the apostrophes away.
You simply caught it and that's prohibited by law.
Making your own rules? Who do you think you are?
You should release it.
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karkov
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Yes...but I'll release him in where I found it tomorrow... I just 'caught' it for some photos... |
Didn't you understood???
I'll release it tomorrow!
If everyone respected these animals as I do, the number of snakes would be much higher. While some people like me photograph them, others will kill them...
| Quote: | | Making your own rules? Who do you think you are? |
A guy that respects and loves nature... You just don't need to be so rude mate...
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The Docta
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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| karkov wrote: | | If everyone respected these animals as I do, the number of snakes would be much higher. |
The last 2 photos are real proof of your 'respect'.
What you do is illegal! It's as simple as that!
If every herper would act as you do, the species would soon be wiped out.
And bear in mind, I'm not your mate.
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