Can you guys tell me which species this is?

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Can you guys tell me which species this is?

Postby passionforreptiles » Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:45 am

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Re: Can you guys tell me which species this is?

Postby Emerald » Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:59 am

I don't know your location but i would guess Eastern Natal Green Snake?
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Re: Can you guys tell me which species this is?

Postby passionforreptiles » Thu Oct 13, 2016 3:11 am

It was exported out of Congo but I have no idea where it was caught. It puffs its neck up when it's aggitated, do all of the similar species do that?
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Re: Can you guys tell me which species this is?

Postby Sico » Thu Oct 13, 2016 1:01 pm

Certainly looks like some kind of Philothamnus or close relative. Which part of the Congo?
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Re: Can you guys tell me which species this is?

Postby passionforreptiles » Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:07 am

Not sure, just know it was exported from there to USA, so I assume it was either caught in Congo or somewhere relatively close by.
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Re: Can you guys tell me which species this is?

Postby rolandslf » Fri Oct 14, 2016 1:54 pm

Looks Like a Natal Green to me.
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