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elephant trunk snake

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Question
Hi  I seen a elephant turnk snake at a repitle show and wanted to know if you
had a care sheet for them and if you think they are a hard pet to care for.

Thank you
Cody


Answer
Dear Cody,

    E.T. snakes(haha "E.T.", get it?) are fully aquatic and require a lot of care.  These snakes are usually handled by very experienced keepers.  Their skeletal and muscle structure isn't that great out of the water and can easily be damaged.  They also feed on large fish which can be difficult to get for food.  In the end, E.T. snakes aren't meant for an average person to keep and most are cared for by a professional, if you're willing enough though, I'm sure you can do it.  For a care sheet, go to this link:

http://www.acrochordus.com/jcaresheet.htm

I hope this helps.