radix , black necked or mexican black belly

[gazzamann]

Just a question as too which you would choose. My local reptile shop has all these species available , which would you go for ??

[chris-uk]

Personally, I'd be tempted by the Mexican Black Belly (T. e. canescans, right?). But would probably go with the radix, that's because I already have a couple radix and they have great personalities.

I'd avoid the blackneck because I find my two so frustrating to feed, and they seem to only feed for a short period each year.

At a guess, you're looking at the Coast to Coast stocklist?

[gazzamann]

Hello Chris yea I am lol thanks for the reply , radix was top of my list but I was tempted to go for the black necks but after reading about them ill wait until the times right , cheers gaz

[guidofatherof5]

Hmmm, I'll have to think about that

[gregmonsta]

Just a question as too which you would choose. My local reptile shop has all these species available , which would you go for ??

All 3 ....

[BUSHSNAKE]

All 3 ....

hey i agree!!

[gazzamann]

thanks for the reply guys , i wish i could have all 3 but can't afford all at the minute , cheers from gaz

[reptileparadise]

Even though they are a pain in the behind, I'd go for the black neck, simply because I'm in desperate need of a new male!!!

Black bellied are very tolerant when it comes to higher temps or a large waterbowl, but more timid / shy
Radix, cool and easy going, but probably smaller then the black bellied

[gazzamann]

Cheers reptileparadise that's helped

[guidofatherof5]

I've given this a great deal of thought and have decided that T.radix would be my suggestion.
They are sweet, docile, good eaters, calm, relaxed, wonderful, inquisitive, interactive, sublime, smart, gorgeous, good breeders, flexible, not stressed easily, exquisite, friendly, trusting, healthy, terrific, phenomenal, charming, glorious, pleasant, amiable, marvelous, nifty, obliging, first-class, gentle, lovely, ideal,
just to mention a couple of their good traits.