Colubrid Corner

In this episode, we discuss the Mexican Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigrita) or MBK's as they are known in the hobby.They are native to Mexico’s Sonoran Desert. Its range borders that of the California King Snake and the Desert King Snake. They are found in rocky and semi-arid brushland and grassland regions. They will burrow into loose soil and are also excellent swimmers. Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ@MPR Network on FB and IG.Email: Info@moreliapythonradio.comTee-spring store: https://teespring.com/stores/mprnetworkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moreliapythonradio

We discuss the Vietnamese Blue Beauty Rat Snake (Orthriophis taeniurus callicyanous).They are some of the longest rat snakes at typical lengths of 7 to 8 feet and weighing a little more than 3 pounds on average, with rare occurrences of up to 11 feet. They are native to the Vietnam-Thailand-Myanmar areas of Southeast Asia, from heavy forests to cultivated fields and mountainous areas.Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ@MPR Network on FB and IG.Email: Info@moreliapythonradio.comTee-spring store: https://teespring.com/stores/mprnetworkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moreliapythonradio

This episode talks about Hydrodynastes gigas, The False Water Cobra. The False water cobra is a rear-fanged venomous colubrid snake native to South America. The background color of a mature snake is olive green or brown, with dark spots and bands covering much of its body. The background coloring and banding generally become darker towards the end tail. This coloring gives the False water cobra effective camouflage in its natural rainforest environment. The ventral scales are yellow or brown, spotted with dark flecks that make three dotted lines that appear to merge towards the tail. Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ@MPR Network on FB and IG.Email: Info@moreliapythonradio.comTee-spring store: https://teespring.com/stores/mprnetworkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moreliapythonradio

In this episode, we are discussing the Euprepiophis perlaceus, also known as Sichuan rat snake or pearl-banded rat snake. It is endemic to western Sichuan Province in China.Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ@MPR Network on FB and IG.Email: Info@moreliapythonradio.comFollow Eric: @ EB_Morelia on FB and IGFollow Riley: @ Riley's_Reptiles on FB and IGFollow Lucas:@ Centralian_exotics on FB and IGFollow Owen:@ Rogue_reptiles on FB and IGFollow rob: @ HighplainsHerps on IG.Tee-spring store: https://teespring.com/stores/mprnetworkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moreliapythonradioPodcasts to subscribe to: Subscribe and ShareCarpet cliff notesColubrid CornerStudent of the SerpentCarpets & Coffee-which we also do as a live show on Monday’s If you like Herp History and Natural History episodes you can listen to those episodes on the MPR feed.Humans of Herpetoculture 

In this episode, we are discussing the Giant Madagascar Hognose Snake (Leioheterodon madagascariensis)Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ@MPR Network on FB and IG.Email: Info@moreliapythonradio.comFollow Eric: @ EB_Morelia on FB and IGFollow Riley: @ Riley's_Reptiles on FB and IGFollow Lucas:@ Centralian_exotics on FB and IGFollow Owen:@ Rogue_reptiles on FB and IGFollow Rob: @ Highplainsherp on IGTee-spring store: https://teespring.com/stores/mprnetworkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moreliapythonradioPodcasts to subscribe to: Subscribe and ShareCarpet cliff notesColubrid CornerStudent of the SerpentCarpets & Coffee- which we also do as a live show on Monday’s If you like Herp History and Natural History episodes you can listen to those episodes on the MPR feed.Humans of Herpetoculture 

In this episode, we discuss The Rhombic egg-eating snake (Dasypeltis scabra).Website: https://www.moreliapythonradio.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrEaKcyN8KvC3pqaiYc0RQ@MPR Network on FB and IG.Email: Info@moreliapythonradio.comFollow Eric: @ EB_Morelia on FB and IGFollow Riley: @ Riley's_Reptiles on FB and IGFollow Lucas:@ Centralian_exotics on FB and IGFollow Owen:@ Rogue_reptiles on FB and IGTee-spring store: https://teespring.com/stores/mprnetworkPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moreliapythonradio

In this episode, we are talking about the Jacksons Tree Snake Thrasops jacksoni

 In this episode, we discuss Slowinski’s Rat Snake (Pantherophis slowinskii)

In this episode, we are talking about the Spotted Skaapsteker (Psammophylax rhombeatus).The name ‘Skaapsteker’ came from the mistaken belief that these abundant snakes accounted for sheep deaths when the actual culprit was probably the Cape Cobra.MPR Network

This week we explore a Colubrid species coveted by enthusiasts with a taste for the unique and large species of Rat Snakes, the 100 Flower Rat Snake (Elaphe moellendorffi). From the redhead contrasted upon a typically green body dotted with flower reminiscent patches of pattern, this long and unique species of Rat Snake is considered to be among the elite lesser-known Colubrids. Reaching lengths of up to 8 feet, this snake is listed by the IUCN Red List as “VULNERABLE” with some downward trends in population. However, they do exist in the hobby and captive propagation does occur. This diurnal, large, and active snakes deserve the envy they induce in those fortunate enough to discover them and hopefully, this episode inspires the listener in the same way.

Rainbow Tree Snake (Gonyosoma margaritatum)Our first dive into the colorful world of Colubrids begins with arguably one of the most colorful, yet unheard of species of snake, the Rainbow Tree Snake (Gonyosoma margaritatum). This beautiful species of arboreal nocturnal snake is similar to Rhino Rat Snakes (Rhynchophis boulengeri) and many of the more common Gonyosoma in the hobby today. However, these jewels, despite being listed by the IUCN Red List as “LEAST CONCERN,” will not be found at your local reptile conventions as very little is known or documented about this species. Cloaked in an array of colors, this elusive species of Colubrid is sure to intrigue anyone to hear of its fitting name and see photographs of the few individuals to have been photographed.