Hoop Snake prices???

[Samma3l]

Hi I was wondering what the average going price is for a hoop snake is? I have met a guy who says he will sell me his as he is no longer into herping. He tells me that its about 9 months old. Its about 5 ft long atm is that about right for that age? The guy I am looking to buy it from tells me I need a big enclosure for when it goes into a hoop. He is asking for $500 as he tells me they are rare.

Does anyone have any tips for caring for a hoop snake? I was hoping to see it hoop when I saw it but it was raining and the guy im looking to buy it from said that they dont like to hoop on rainy days.

I have attached an image that this guy took of his hoop snake

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

lol never heard of a hoop snake sound kewl tho if they are rare i dont think 500 isnt to bad just make sure the guy isnt taking u for a ride

 

[Puppy]

I don't think $500 is expensive at all for something that pretty though....hmmm what is a hoop snake?

 

[Greebo]

That's too much mate. I'll sell you an even nicer one for $400.

 

[Sdaji]

I always thought hoop snakes were much longer and thinner than that. They're colubrids aren't they? How fast can they roll?

 

[Puppy]

Greebo what's a hoop snake, and what does it do when it 'hoops'?

 

[Springherp]

They have a habit of curving up in a hoop-like shape and rolling down hills to evade predators. Samma I reccomend you buy it, thats an excellent price! :lol:

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

yeah im curious also

 

[Sdaji]

They have a habit of curving up in a hoop-like shape and rolling down hills to evade predators

I thought they put their tail in their mouth and rolled after you because they want to kill you.

 

[nuthn2do]

You'll need a real big enclosure with one end higher than the other so you can get the full hoop effect.

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

lol really springherp thats unussual

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

what kind of dimensions would u need for an enclosure

 

[Springherp]

Yeah well Sdaji I believe its been recorded that they will capture prey that way also.
Jimmy I would use a small paddock on a hill side, thats how my mate keep his pair.

 

[nuthn2do]

If you live in a gully just put a bowl of milk out and wait, you may see a few hoop snakes come through if you're real patient and quiet.

 

[Samma3l]

Re: RE: Hoop Snake prices???

That's too much mate. I'll sell you an even nicer one for $400.

is it the kind that will hoop even on a rainy day??? how big is your enclosure? what does it look like?

 

[Puppy]

*LOL* funny snake

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

really lol can u build an indor enclosure for one im getting intrested in them now lol

 

[Springherp]

RE: Re: RE: Hoop Snake prices???

If you live in a gully just put a bowl of milk out and wait, you may see a few hoop snakes come through if you're real patient and quiet.

Yeah thats a good idea Nuthn2do. I've taken many great pictures this way before. good suggestion.

 

[jimmy_the_kid]

RE: Re: RE: Hoop Snake prices???

a bowl of milk whats that for

 

[Greebo]

RE: Re: RE: Hoop Snake prices???

The one I have for sale has a lovely green pattern and I just keep him outside near the tap so he is never thirsty. He is easy to handle. I would even let my kids pick him up if they felt so inclined.