I originally set out to get a Trinket, but got sidetracked when related research about Radiateds intrigued me. Radiateds seem like a unique hybrid class of snakes, demonstrating traits of both Constrictors and Racers, exhibiting the best characteristics of each. I especially enjoy their highly active & alert nature, and think that they are very attractive snakes. (Love that orange-copper color on mid sides.)

I decided to get a Radiated instead of a Trinket, and am pleased with my overall progress. I got mine as a sub adult, handle weekly (usually) and am seeing progress in his calming down. He not only better accepts handling, but also is enjoying handling sessions involving briefly exploring my apartment and outside trips to the sunshine (closely chaperoned, of course).

My male is even more of a “chow hound” than my Kingsnakes. His metabolism is faster, too. One time when my female Cal King rejected 2 rat hoppers, my Radiated happily finished hers, for a total of four!

His home is a naturalistic 60-gallon vivarium. I hope to move him to a 100-gallon setup later.

Anyone else have Radiated adventures, stories or photos to share??

1.0 Lampropeltis getula californiae (Carlsbad Wide-banded morph)
0.1 Lampropeltis getula californiae (Los Angeles County Coastal Banded morph)
1.0 Coelognathus radiata (captive-bred, Vietnam origin?)

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