https://forums.kingsnake.com/forum.php?catid=215 Old World Rat snakes are medium to large sized constrictors that can be found through a great portion of the northern hemisphere. They feed primarily on rodents and birds in the wild and some species are known to be avid climbers. Most make attractive and docile pets while others can be skittish and sometimes aggressive. Bites are seldom serious and no species of ratsnake is dangerous to humans. Long thought to be completely nonvenomous, recent studies have shown that at least some Old World species possess small amounts of venom, though the amounts are negligible and not enough to be considered dangerous to humans. Here you may post messages or questions pertaining to all aspects and issues regarding the keeping, breeding, health, and conservation of all Old World Rat Snakes. Don't forget to check out our other Ratsnake related subforums. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting: Terms of Service. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113450,2113450 Ok this is a new one on me. My Mandy laid 6 eggs two of which slugged out during incubation. Note my mandarin eggs don’t go in an incubator, I put them in a container with moist substrata on the top shelf in my reptile room. The room is kept at 78 degrees. I find it takes a little longer for them ... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113261,2113261 Oops, forgot the pix. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113260,2113260 Four out of 5 eggs hatched 5/26-7/2018. Eggs were laid 3/25/18. Breeders purchased as hatchlings in 2015. Have 2 pairs un-related? My 2 females came from a Holland breeder and my 2 males came from a pair of wild caught lats from a California breeder. My first time with asian rats. Second pair also... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113082,2113082 So I know I'm late, but I just wanted to make sure I'd gotten some consistent meals in her before trying to breed. Is it too late to brumate if I can find a place cool enough? Also if I brumated for a shorter time do you think it would still be effective? I know it isn't ideal and I would definitely... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113073,2113073 Been eating OK since purchased as hatchling almost 2 years ago, but stopped eating 4 months ago. Won't touch live pinks, fuzzies, and df. Appears healthy enough, just off feed too long. No problems with my other Lats. Is there something else to scent the mice with to get him back on track? Tha... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2113058,2113058 Have a ? about male o.p. laticinctus purchased in 2013. Thanks. Mike Perez https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2111793,2111793 Anyone ever work with Oligodon on here? If so do you have and advice for husbandry, temp, feeding??? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2111581,2111581 im searching for an aesculapian breeder in the us.... which is apparently very rare. ive already contacted john firneno, who seems to be the only one around. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2111483,2111483 Any advice (from experience) on the best temp for incubating Mandarin ratsnake eggs? My choices are 72 F (range 70-74) or 78-80 F. I've got 6 beautiful eggs. Also any info on temp influencing gender in these? thanks for any help https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2110702,2110702 I recently ended up with a sub-adult Ptyas mucosus (Dharman Ratsnake) in a trade. It appears to be healthy and I know it has has at least the basic parasite treatments. Beyond this, I know that it seems to be calmer that what I expected (so far!) and that it likes to eat. I'm using f/t adult mice... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2026909,2026909 there were 6 eggs. all hatched on 10/11/14. the egg shell are very hard compared to other snake eggs. they all pipped on the end of the egg. https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2025865,2025865 I have a question about etiquette. lol Taking into consideration how different hatchling ridleyi and blue beauties look from their respective parents, is it rude to ask to see pics of the parents of the hatchling(s)? I have asked two different breeders in the past year (very politely) for this ki... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2024747,2024747 I've been introducing my Yunan mountain ratsnakes on a few different occasions over the last month and finally witnessed copulation the other night. I've really enjoyed working with these guys so far and I'm hopeful that I'll end up with some viable eggs. I've read as much info as I can find... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2024056,2024056 I have a juvenile taiwan beauty and was wondering if I need a uth.I have read the care sheets saying they like a hot spot of only 82.My room in summer runs 75-80. An online person told me they keep their ratsnakes at room temps so wanted to confirm this as okay. Since I keep snakes that almost all h... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2023861,2023861 I have not worked with these in many years. Anyone keep up with these and have some pics to post? https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2023010,2023010 I'm wondering if anyone can comment on an observation I've made with bites from Orthriophis taeniurus spp. I've been bitten many times over the years working with Taiwan and Vietnamese beauties and I've noticed a particular reaction to their bites relative to that of pythons of boids. My experienc... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2021846,2021846 This is my male he's around 7-8 feet I hope it works https://www.flickr.com/photos/29826210@N03/12824013055/ https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2021550,2021550 Does anyone know of anyone in the U.S. working with these guys (Zamenis situla)? I'm looking to acquire a pair (any age) but am coming up empty. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks! Dawn Carrie, Texas https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2020986,2020986 I have an 11 pound dog that means the world to me. He may as well be my son. Years ago I had a taiwan beauty that I was forced to get rid of. I had to move suddenly, wound up taking a job where I was on the road constantly, but it was worth it to get away from the woman I was living with. I'm sure... https://forums.kingsnake.com/view.php?id=2020158,2020158 Sorry for the phone photo, but am pretty excited about this. I am hoping the female is gravid, appears to be. The first clutch of 3 eggs were infertile, I found under their water bowl. I am prepared this time. -----Shane@SSuperiorSSerpents.com http://www.ssuperiorsserpents.com/