Squamata Reptiles presents: Elephant's Trunk Snake Attack!

[itsagreenplant]

How many wee fish can it eat at once?

[MarrilandSAB]

Lew Lowry... had a science teacher at bpms with the same name.... Awesome snake

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@MarrilandSAB Thank you for the comment. What year did you attend Bayonet Point Middle School? Lew Lowry IS still a Science teacher at Bayonet Point Middle School, he is also my Father (we share the same name, lol). I too went to BPMS from the Fall of 1997 to the Spring of 2000.

[MarrilandSAB]

Lew Lowry? Isn't he a Science teacher at Bayonet Point Middle?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@MarrilandSAB You are absolutely right!

[critterfreek82]

The snack that smiles back.

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@critterfreek82 Lol, GOLDFISH!

[5croaker]

clumsy on land awsome in water

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@5croaker Very, very much so.

[cheeplyOwasp]

bueatiful snake you got their , is it a water snake and pison .cos form what i know most of water snake is deadlly pison.

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@cheeplyOwasp I had posted this information previously, but it may be of use: "Though once assumed to be venomous, like Sea Snakes (Elapid family of snakes possessing potent neurotoxic and myotoxic venom), the Elephants Trunk Snake (Acrochordidae family of snakes) is NOT venomous (or poisonous or toxic).”

[CFArillea]

The other fish are like oh shiat!

[MrLuvaluva67]

Hey thats a gorgeous filesnake you got there! Big!

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@MrLuvaluva67 It is doing quite well and thank you.

[KKCA4]

Damn Nature! You scary!

[benjswifey]

OMG. thats so crazy thats this snake is in a fish tank trying to eat a fish. can you say nasty considering i'm a vegetarian?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@benjswifey Well, the aquarium is designed around the snake and its habitat, fish are introduced every other week or so as prey. Unfortunately, the diet requirements for the Acrochordus javanicus preludes vegetation as a viable meal option.

[thizzzzzzn]

@hennesseyvenomIV Why so many fish in there at one time... did u just leave for him to eat when he wnts?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@thizzzzzzn That is preciously correct.

[thizzzzzzn]

@hennesseyvenomIV i really want one where can i get one

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@thizzzzzzn I posted this previously, hope it helps: "Your best bet on finding one available for purchase would be to either frequent your local Reptile Expo’s (as I do) or to look into purchasing one on an appropriate site on the Internet, from a reputable breeder."

[moonlight8573]

That snake is amazing and beautiful. I've never heard of an Elephant's Trunk Snake, that's a really odd name for a snake. Though I have to say I was rotting for the goldfish the whole time but still it's shape and form when it attacks and how it just knows what to do. That's one awesome snake, how long have you had it?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@moonlight8573 The name, as you might assume, refers to the snake’s appearance being similar to that of the trunk of an elephant. I have had Nereus, this particular snake, for about 3 years now.

[rudukai13]

How would one go about getting one of these snakes? They're incredibly interesting

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@rudukai13 Your best bet on finding one available for purchase would be to either frequent your local Reptile Expo’s (as I do) or to look into purchasing one on an appropriate site on the Internet, from a reputable breeder.

[RoblinPrime]

This is the first time I've seen this kind of snake, and it looks like a beauty!

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@RoblinPrime Thank you!

[hennesseyvenomIV]

@RoblinPrime Thank you!

[HotHunterRobert]

cold of sworn goldfish werent good snake food caus of b1 deficancy

[hennesseyvenomIV]

The Common goldfish (Carassius auratus) can contain large amounts of Thiaminase that could lead to a Thamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. While I have introduced several other species of fish which have been consumed, goldfish are still the primary prey item, as they are the most economical. Fortunately, my Elephants Trunk Snake continues to thrive.

[Cesarbrito999]

hey man can you tell me the requirements for housing a elephant trunk snake is ive been interested in them ever since ive read about them in a book thx

[hennesseyvenomIV]

Feel free to look over some of my replies to older posts. I outline most of the basic husbandry requirements. If there is some piece of information I have left out, please ask and I will do my best to answer any questions you might have.

[johnny9148]

I'd like to cut its head off lol

[scott94556]

Very cool. Thanks.

[kawaiibabybitch]

that people who put the snake into the fish tank must be mad , you're actually killing those innocent gold fish .

[hennesseyvenomIV]

Actually, it is the snakes tank. The goldfish are introduced every week or two as a prey item. The fish are bought as feeder fish, so their future is predetermined regardless.

[Cesarbrito999]

you just told kawaii lol

[FordMustangV62000]

Its what the snake ears Kawaii... Wow...

[FordMustangV62000]

**Eats

[TheProdigalson1]

Its for food.

[toolfan0226]

This type of snake is 90% aquatic.

[ajlexander]

man!!! that must be some crazy living hell for the goldfish

[lamblee83]

umm, could i just ask... how many fish do they eat per day? per week? mine doesnt eat much at all, and am worried.. thanks for the help..

[hennesseyvenomIV]

As the video illustrates, my snake can be an aggressive feeder. Currently a juvenile, my Elephants Trunk Snake consumes between 6-12 large goldfish every two weeks and grows slowly, but steadily. Fortunately, I would imagine this species of snake has a slower metabolism then terrestrial snakes of a comparable size. I would attribute this hypothesis to this species cooler temperature requirements, depressed rate of respiration, generous periods of inactivity, and slow observable digestion.

[lamblee83]

i actually had one.., and have read alot about taking care of them.. .but ur aquarium seems to be deep... is it doing ok on these depths? nd cud u give me some tips aswell..? thanks..

[hennesseyvenomIV]

The aquarium I am using is a standard, 20 gallon long aquarium. The waterline is about 11 ½ inches from the bottom, which is well less then half of the total length of my particular specimen. Nereus, my Elephants Trunk Snake, can easily surface for air even after a large meal (usually several large goldfish). I would be more then happy to give you any tips, so feel free to ask any specific question you like.

[toolfan0226]

How often do have to clean the tank? Does the water get nasty really quick like it does with aquatic turtles? Does the water need to be heated and is a basking light and a full spectrum light required? Thanx for any help.

[hennesseyvenomIV]

I use an under gravel filter and a submersible filter. The water stays much cleaner then it does with aquatic turtles, what solid waste this species excretes can usually be spot cleaned. The submersible filter is cleaned once a month and the entire aquarium is cleaned only a few times a year, generally due to algae build up, as the water clarity is nearly always immaculate. The water does need to be heated to the appropriate temperature and a full spectrum florescent light has been provided.

[hollypooh1990]

are they poisonous?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

Though once assumed to be venomous, like Sea Snakes (Elapid family of snakes possessing potent neurotoxic and myotoxic venom), the Elephants Trunk Snake (Acrochordidae family of snakes) is NOT venomous (or poisonous or toxic).

[Bodacious468]

how much are these?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

Generally, Elephant's Trunk Snakes are not overly expensive, as long as you are able to find one available for purchase. At a Reptile Expo you could expect to pay between $50.00 and over $150.00; the prices I have seen tend to be highly variable, likely due to availability (prices at a Pet Store would likely run in the higher end of that range)...

[Bodacious468]

thanks

[treepython20]

this snake is friggen cool !!! i seen 1 2day i wanna get 1 lol

[hennesseyvenomIV]

Thank you for the comment.

[fangt00th]

awesome dude, im a herper and i love snakes, i have never actually seen one of these but i know some things about them, this vid makes me want one

[hennesseyvenomIV]

They are certainly one of the more interesting snake species. As I say below, they are not dangerously rare in their native habitat, yet, but your chances of seeing one are certainly decreasing...

[cntseeme]

sweet dude, I'm a herp man myself and have only seen a few of these(never in the wild though) I was in my local pet store the other day buying frozen mice and feeder fish and saw one for sale, I didnt know they were on the pet market for how rare I thought they were. are they?? or is the pet store j

just that naive? but it was still really cool. nice vid by they way, love the action when striking and constricting like that.

[hennesseyvenomIV]

While once common, the Elephant's Trunk Snake population has become threatened due to commercial exploitation (skin trade) and depletion of habitat. Though found in lakes and at sea, the snake occupies the coastal mangroves, estuaries, and river systems of the Indo-Australian region (from the coasts of India, west across Thailand, through the Philippines, to northern Australia).

[bobclark2]

WOW, this is really cool, could you tell me qher can I found information about it (captive care)?

[hennesseyvenomIV]

The Elephant's Trunk Snake (acrochordus javanicus) is also, unfortunately, known in the fashion industry as "Karung". Many would consider the species one of the more difficult to keep. I would caution that the snake can be subject to stress provoked distresses if its needs are not met (water pH, clarity, and salinity), provide adequate fixtures for the creature to hide during daylight hours (under 12), and don't choose an aquarium that would make it difficult for the reptile to surface for air.

[Deadbodyman00]

this is a cool species

[hennesseyvenomIV]

Thanks, it really is.