>>i'm interested in hearing about how their behavior differs from their north american counterpart.


OK...

Asian ratsnakes tend to have some "racer" characteristics, as well as "ratsnake" characteristics. They tend to be a little quicker in their movements and quite secretive. Bimacs are sort of like that.

Bimacs also have a very powerful musk and aren't afraid to use it. I find them to be the most prolific muskers of any ratsnake.

Bimacs tend to soak in their water jugs more than most ratsnakes.

Another behavior is Fall breeding. I've had gravid females that were never with a male in the Spring.

Bimacs tend to bask more than most ratsnakes. There's others that bask too.

There's likely more behaviors that are interesting that I'm not thinking of right now.

TC


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