Snakes in Planted tank...

jpalimpsest · 01-15-2013, 02:46 PM

Even rope fish freak me out. I'll pass on the snake.

teonguyen · 01-15-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDrake

I was fortunate enough to have some back in the 90s. Very cool. Hardly ever move, most people think they are sticks. But when they eat, don't blink or you will miss it. You have never seen a snake eat faster! Literally from the strike to the fish going down the throat is just a couple of seconds. I think Nat Geo did a write up on them not long ago...

Just curious .. are they aggressive or biting you at all ?
I think its interesting but I m scared of snakes...

TheDrake · 01-15-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by teonguyen

Just curious .. are they aggressive or biting you at all ?
I think its interesting but I m scared of snakes...

They are the least aggressive snakes I've ever seen. I was never struck at, and I've never known anyone who has ever been struck at (I know a lot of zoo herpers, used to be one), so I found the quote about the venom making you sleepy a little funny. I suppose maybe if they mistook your finger for a fish...but you'd have to be trying!

Rev2eight · 01-15-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by teonguyen

Really guys ???

I would not stick my hands inside the tank for maintenance unless i want some sleep ...hahaha

Could explain why that tank in the fourth pic is full of clado.

teonguyen · 01-16-2013, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDrake

They are the least aggressive snakes I've ever seen. I was never struck at, and I've never known anyone who has ever been struck at (I know a lot of zoo herpers, used to be one), so I found the quote about the venom making you sleepy a little funny. I suppose maybe if they mistook your finger for a fish...but you'd have to be trying!

Well I found that funny too .. I just stated what they said

but thanks for your inputs

teonguyen · 01-16-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rev2eight

Could explain why that tank in the fourth pic is full of clado.

honestly idk y .. I read it on one article in my country news .. Thought it would be interesting to share so I copied and pasted .. Hehe

hydrophyte · 01-16-2013, 04:51 AM

That's a pretty neat animal.

**CrazyCatPeekin** · 01-16-2013, 01:26 PM

Very cool snake. I might consider keeping one.

le0p · 01-16-2013, 09:21 PM

This inspired me to look up water snakes but unfortunately water snakes don't live entirely underwater, in fact need very little of it to live and too much moisture causes them skin problems.

If anyone knows a place to get these guys, post it up, they're definitely interesting.

thedudeabides · 01-17-2013, 03:05 AM

Used to herp pretty hard and I remember that 4th picture from a book I had. Never saw an actual live specimen. That would be pretty cool in a planted setup and if given the chance I would jump on getting one. Despite being a water snake it has a very boa/pythonesqe look to it anatomically speaking, very interesting for sure.

teonguyen · 01-18-2013, 02:08 PM

Omg they really have all the weird stuffs going on over there. I ve just found couple more pics of this species. I think they are Amphibian and hobbists in my country call them with a cool nickname "6 horns dinosaurs." Honestly, I think those guys are much adorable than snakes.. what do ya think?

Scientific name : Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
From: Mexico

le0p · 01-18-2013, 02:36 PM

I love Axolotl's, if I didn't have a tank full of ACF's, that's what'd be in there. Unfortunately, they don't mix well.

thedudeabides · 01-22-2013, 06:24 PM

Careful putting Axolotl's in with fish. Most can't resist nipping at their gills.

01-15-2013, 02:46 PM	#16
jpalimpsest Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 124	Even rope fish freak me out. I'll pass on the snake. __________________ In the Beginning

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hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (127/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,244	That's a pretty neat animal. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

01-16-2013, 01:26 PM	#23
CrazyCatPeekin Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 417	Very cool snake. I might consider keeping one. __________________ Eheim Pimp Club Member #498 Running Tanks: ~~~3 Gal Cylinder~~ \| Desk Spec \| 10G Yellow Shrimp \| Bookshelf Community \| 10G Tiger/Fire Red \| 10G Trio \| 29G Fancy Goldfish \| 35G Malaysian Pond Hex \| 55G Semi-Aggressive \| 70G Amazon Ram Tank \| 100G Road To Nowhere Future Plans: 180+ G Angel Tank

01-16-2013, 09:21 PM	#24
le0p Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 232	This inspired me to look up water snakes but unfortunately water snakes don't live entirely underwater, in fact need very little of it to live and too much moisture causes them skin problems. If anyone knows a place to get these guys, post it up, they're definitely interesting. __________________ 5 gallon CHI (Thread) 40 Breeder (Thread) 20 High (Thread)

01-18-2013, 02:08 PM	#26
teonguyen Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Worth-TX Posts: 64	Omg they really have all the weird stuffs going on over there. I ve just found couple more pics of this species. I think they are Amphibian and hobbists in my country call them with a cool nickname "6 horns dinosaurs." Honestly, I think those guys are much adorable than snakes.. what do ya think? Scientific name : Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) From: Mexico Attached Images __________________ Nikon Pimp # 73

01-17-2013, 03:05 AM	#25
thedudeabides Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baltimore, Md. Posts: 73	Used to herp pretty hard and I remember that 4th picture from a book I had. Never saw an actual live specimen. That would be pretty cool in a planted setup and if given the chance I would jump on getting one. Despite being a water snake it has a very boa/pythonesqe look to it anatomically speaking, very interesting for sure.

01-18-2013, 02:36 PM	#27
le0p Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 232	I love Axolotl's, if I didn't have a tank full of ACF's, that's what'd be in there. Unfortunately, they don't mix well. __________________ 5 gallon CHI (Thread) 40 Breeder (Thread) 20 High (Thread)

01-22-2013, 06:24 PM	#28
thedudeabides Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baltimore, Md. Posts: 73	Careful putting Axolotl's in with fish. Most can't resist nipping at their gills.

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