And if you like your cornsnakes, you most likely will enjoy other members of the North American Ratsnake family. Plenty to choose from. I started with black rats because I wanted a good starter snake, and I am looking forward to their reaching large sizes someday.

It is my understanding that on average AND in terms of maximum size, the yellow, grey, and greenish (black X yellow intergrade)

rats will be somewhat larger than corns. The black rat, as Brian mentioned, being the largest NA rat on record.

As for Texas...I have seen the debate: Some specimens seem to grow up to be sweethearts, others...well, they do have a reputation. My yearling leucistic texas started out pretty pissy. She's the only one of my ratsnakes who has EVER bitten me (yet?). Now she's pretty mellow. Hardly even gives me the open mouth when I pick her up anymore. I think I appreciate her more, since I had to "work with her" a little to get her to calm down.

Good luck whatever you choose. Again, if you like corns, another NA rat would be a great next choice. Duffy

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