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Eastern Coachwhip: Because of its usually feisty disposition, and resistance to handling, this is not a snake sought by a large number of hobbyists and collectors. It is not deliberately bred in captivity. More >> |
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Eastern Coral Snake: Three species of coral snakes are the only elapine snakes native to the United States. More >> |
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake: To reptile enthusiasts, this is the king of the rattlesnakes. This dangerously venomous snake is usually rather slow moving, but can hurry along if it chooses. It often crawls slowly in a straight line (rectilinear movement). More >> |
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Eastern Garter Snake: A pair of eastern garter snakes of average size may be maintained in a 20 to 30 gallon capacity terrarium. The substrate may be of fallen oak and maple leaves, folded newspaper, several thicknesses of paper towels, aspen shavings or cypress shavings. More >> |
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Eastern Hognose: Known also by the vernaculars of hissing adder and spreading adder, the eastern hognosed snake is relatively slow moving, heavy bodied, and has a large upturned rostral scale. This modified nose-tip scale helps the hog-nose unearth its favorite prey species—the toad. More >> |
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Eastern Indigo Snake: This is a state and federally threatened species. Much mystique accompanies the eastern indigo snake that despite its endangered status it remains coveted by hobbyists. States where indigos are indigenous usually prohibit hobbyists from having the snakes. More >> |
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Eastern Kingsnake: The eastern kingsnake has a distinct chainlike patter of white- or cream-colored bands, usually 15 to 44 on a dark brown or black background.
Cages should be escape proof, complete with water and hiding area. More >> |
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Eastern Milk Snake: Certainly a pretty snake, of the many subspecies of milk snake, the eastern is the least favored by hobbyists. It has a reputation, perhaps deserved, of being a bit difficult to acclimate. More >> |
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Eastern Ribbon Snake: A pair of Eastern Ribbon Snakes of average size may be maintained in a 20 to 30 gallon capacity terrarium. The substrate may be of fallen oak and maple leaves, folded newspaper, several thicknesses of paper towels, aspen shavings or cypress shavings. More >> |
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Emerald Tree Boa: The emerald tree boa generally displays a green dorsal background color with a cream to yellow ventral stripe. Horizontal white bands run the length of the snake’s back. Emerald tree boas experience ontogenetic color change, going from red, orange and yellow neonates to green adults. More >> |
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