CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I know this is going to be a dumb question....most of mine are. Is there any species of sea snake that can be housed in an aquarium? I don't even see them at large public aquariums. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Well, very deadly. Would be a huge reason. Predator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 are there only one species? Are there any eels that are reef safe and wont try to eat my clowns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 no, lots, but they are all poisonous. They are considered some of the most deadly animals on the planet. You want one in your tank??? They would all love to eat your clowns. :( dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 so IF I did want to house one I would need to set up an idependant tank dedicated to him? Even then is it possible to get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefaquarist Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 nothing is impossible. pretty much the only restriction in this hobby are money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 so I have noticed....and what a restriction that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I've kept small snowflakes in reefs but you have to keep them well fed to not eat you fish and shrimps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 snowflake eel is not a sea snake. Eels are a type of fish. Snakes are reptiles. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 right I know that. he asked about reef safe eels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 that would be soo awesome to keep a sea snake even though they are one of the most venomous snakes and animals! i used to keep snakes too and i always wanted a cobra or black mamba and no im not crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Yeah, I was watching an Animal Planet thing on the 10 deadliest snakes - I think 4 or 5 of them were sea snakes. Most of the rest were in Australia (one is in California - Mojave Green rattlesnake). That being said, you can find Blue Ring Octopi in the trade - and I once had one (briefly (sad)). And Blue Ring are one of the most poisonous animals on the planet. If bitten, you probably won't make it to the front door, let alone the hospital. P.S. I don't think Blue Rings should be legal to own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 yeah i have watched that too..so interesting oh you can? what happened to it? how did you secure the tank? the Australian box jellyfish is also one of the most deady (if not the most) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 The Blue Ring? Yeah, they are (apparently) legal to import. I had one in my first incarnation of salt water tanks years ago - like 15 years. I had kept octopi before - and they are very cool. I knew a distributor in L.A. and he hooked me up with a Blue Ring. First, Blue Rings are very poor shippers. I think he ordered 5 or 6 and only 1 survived. Second, they have very short life spans - I think around 6 months. They are actually quite small. Octopi in general can fit through very small holes and are famous for exploring their containers - finding a hole - climbing out - and then dying once out of the water. Though some will actually climb out - do something (like eat fish in a neighboring tank) and climb back into their own aquarium. They really are smart and fascinating creatures. But, combine being able to fit through almost any sized hole with the ability to bite you and kill you within a minute... well, not a good combination. They really are stunning, though. First, just the "cool" factor of having such a rare and dangerous creature is appealing. But add to that flashing, iridescent blue rings and the interest of watching such an intelligent creature. I definitely see the appeal. But octopi in general really are only for experts with specific set-ups. And owning a Blue Ring really is just an invitation for someone to die - guest, child! Oh, and mine didn't make it. I tried to keep it alive, but I think it just never recovered from the initial travel. It never started eating and just wasted away. Very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 yeah i read that they have short life spans..but wow only 6 months.crazy! yeah you need to get a escape proof canopy or lid but even then, its not fool proof yeah they are very smart and can open bottles and unscrew lids. there like one of the smartest animals along with dolphins, apes, and us yeah the awesome factor of having such a rare and dangerous animal would be great! i wouldn't get one because i dont have the skills,money, and time too. but it would be pretty sweet! oh that sucks..i wonder how yours would of done if it didnt have to be shipped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 short and simple answer, NO. Garden eels are snake like, but they would need to be in a species specific tank with a minimum of 14in sand bed, i think it might even be closer to 24in. To my knowledge there is only one truly reef safe eel, and I believe it is a golden dwarf moray eel, but I would have a hard time trusting it around shrimp..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Dont tell me you want to put an eel in your 36 now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty419 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Theres all ways a sharptail snake eel or a banded snake eel they say they may eat shrimp and small fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny503 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I love to stick my hand inside my tank.... sea snake in it????? hmmm I have to think about it really hard....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 As a rule of thumb snakes venom is toxic based on the availability of prey, and the ease at which that prey can escape. If you ever been to the desert you know that animals can be scarce. If you think about the 3 dimensional world of the ocean you can see that it would be VERY easy to escape. This is why the snake with the most potent venoms come from these areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have never seen them avaible and if thy were I would highly advise against having one as far as eel's there's quite a few reef safe ones but invert safe I would say no, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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