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RE: Russian rat

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Posted by: ratsnakehaven at Sun Dec 10 09:09:16 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by ratsnakehaven ]  
   

>>I just brought this guy home today. I've always admired these guys and I'm happy to finally have one. He's about 4'.
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That guy has some fantastic color. However, he could be somewhat stressed. Here's some things you might work on, if you want, to reduce stress and keep him healthy...

First, I would only feed the best mice. Second, I would try to make his environment humid enough, maybe a moist hide for awhile. Finally, I would quarantine him, and give him time to adapt to a new temperature regime. In the long run you might want to brumate the snake.

TC


   

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