Thought I’d share some photos, Rhaenyra, my female Dragon Snake. Xenodermus javanicus. I’ve had her for 6 months now, and she’s a long term captive. Awesome animal.
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This is a very unique snake to be posted here! I for one have no experience with this type animal. Would you mind sharing the husbandry/keeping information?
Are you planning on breeding her?
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There is a previous thread about these snakes with husbandry information. They are not yet established in captivity, hence why the OP’s snake is long term captive. The thread in question:
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These snakes are truly incredible.
They look like a mythical creature, its such a shame they are so hard to care for in captivity but Its really cool that you have this one who has survived long-term captivity though.
I’m curious, what do these guys even eat?
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She’s really gorgeous and unique!
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They eat frogs and tadpoles, mainly partial to green tree and squirrel tree frogs 
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I brought in a handful of specimens to try breeding, and despite medical intervention, the males came in really rough condition. For now it’s just the female - if a LTC male pops up I’d be happy to give it another shot but I don’t want to keep bringing in imports that don’t survive!
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Awwww that’s a shame that the animals had such a rough time. I know it’s heartbreaking for you as well. But best wishes for the female to hopefully thrive! 
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Wow, how neat! I didn’t even know these existed.
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Fascinating animals! Dragon snakes are one of my happy herp holes I like to go reading down once in a while. I hope you will continue to share them with us!
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