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what can you tell me about bairdi ratsnakes? i was given a pair ones 4' the other is 4.5' the male is red with a red belly the female very light..i normaly breed boas and pythons but i could't resist these little bitty things..any help will appreciated.thanks
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1.0 pastel
0.1 suriname passed away july 24th 2006
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
1.0 striped columbian
16 babie boas
1.0 burmese 10'
0.1 burmese 11'
0.1 retic 13'

>>what can you tell me about bairdi ratsnakes? i was given a pair ones 4' the other is 4.5' the male is red with a red belly the female very light..i normaly breed boas and pythons but i could't resist these little bitty things..any help will appreciated.thanks
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Bairds rat snakes are great rat snakes.
The general care for bairds rat snakes is fairly simple.
They are prety active so they do great in display tanks.
Provide a climbing branch or platform to allow for more exercise oportunities.
They need a temperature gradient in the tank.
I prefer to keep the warm side in the low 80's and the cool side in mid to low 70's.
Provide a hide on both sides.
Provide a water bowl large enough for them to fit in if they want or need to soak.
I use a dog water bowl with the openings on the side to double as a hide (cool side)
moderate humidity.
I prefer aspen shavings as a substrate but you can use paper towels or newspaper, they just don't look worth a crap in a display tank.
Stay away from sand or airomatic substrates like pine or cedar.
As you now know bairdis are beautiful snakes and with regular handling can be puppy dog tame.
post pics when you get a chance.
enjoy

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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"resistance is futile"
Jimmy (draybar)

Draybars Snakes

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thank you for the info its what i needed..
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1.0 pastel
0.1 suriname passed away july 24th 2006
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
1.0 striped columbian
16 babie boas
1.0 burmese 10'
0.1 burmese 11'
0.1 retic 13'
1.1 ball pythons
1.1 bairdi ratsnakes
1.0 sav monitor 2 foot

Sounds like you have a Texas male and a Mexican female. These are very nice snakes that are as easy to keep as any Corn Snake (you can use the same care sheet as for a Corn).

ok thanks.. i just love the 2 solid stripes down their backs and the orange red colors on the male..thanks
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1.0 pastel
0.1 suriname passed away july 24th 2006
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
0.1 columbian
1.0 striped columbian
16 babie boas
1.0 burmese 10'
0.1 burmese 11'
0.1 retic 13'
1.1 ball pythons
1.1 bairdi ratsnakes
1.0 sav monitor 2 foot

Some do get big for a ratsnake.I wish I had friends who would give me some.