I recently acquired a pair of
Spilotes sulphureus, but learned soon after both animals are actually males. Given that my space is limited, I have made the difficult decision to part with one, to make space for a female to pair with the other male.
This animal was captive bred and born by Tom Davis, and hatched in 2011. He is currently approaching ten feet in length, and is a truly impressive animal that is defensive in cage, but surprisingly tractable in hand. I have yet to be bitten by him.
His coloration is a pleasing brown/beige, with black dorsal banding, a black tail, and a lovely pale stomach - in some high output UV lighting he has faint yellow banding. Though not as colorful as this species is known to be, he does carry the genetics of bright yellow and black, as well as yellow and green animals, as his siblings and parents have displayed such coloration.
Given his size, readiness, and due to the fact that he is captive bred and in perfect health, he would make an excellent breeder - and he seems eager to breed, as his behavior has indicated as much.
He is a strong feeder on frozen-thawed rats, quails, and chicks, and is absolutely flawless.
I'm asking $900 OBO, which is lower than the typical retail price of CBB hatchlings. This is a nearly unheard of opportunity to purchase an
adult CBB specimen. That said, my priority is to find a good home for this snake, and I am very open to offers - please don't hesitate to ask.
Interested parties can contact me at
royblodgett@gmail.com, and I am happy to provide photographs and husbandry information. Given the rarity and sensitivity of this species, I would prefer to sell this snake to an experienced keeper of large colubrids.
Thank you for your time!
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