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WV ROAD RAT RESCUE UPDATE

Hello Rat Fans!

The long-awaited, much-anticipated, keep-my-fingers-crossed-lord-I-pray-it-happens this time moment has arrived!

My Rescued West Virginia Black Rat ate her first mouse today!
She accepted a F/K mouse with no hesitation.

To capture the moment, I took several photos, which didn't bother her one bit (no pun intended). Presented for your viewing pleasure are pics of eating, stretching, stepping out, and a portrait.

Best Regards,

John DeMelas
Rat Rescuer

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I am so not lesdysxic!

0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"
0.1 Black Rat (WV Rescue) "Roberta"

WV ROAD RAT RESCUE UPDATE

And one more - Stepping out!

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I am so not lesdysxic!

0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"
0.1 Black Rat (WV Rescue) "Roberta"

>>WV ROAD RAT RESCUE UPDATE
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>>And one more - Stepping out!
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>>I am so not lesdysxic!
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>>0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
>>1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
>>0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"
>>0.1 Black Rat (WV Rescue) "Roberta"

Black rats are one of my true loves. I learned a lot from them through the years. Mostly how to make a cage escape proof.

>>Black rats are one of my true loves. I learned a lot from them through the years. Mostly how to make a cage escape proof.

Heard that!

She's already found her way out once. I think I've plugged that leak. Who knows what she'll find next?

That shot of her half out is where she was when I turned my head for 2 minuites to logon the KS! It was a better pose than I can usually get out of a snake.

Regards

John D
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I am so not lesdysxic!

0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"
0.1 Black Rat (WV Rescue) "Roberta"

Being from West By God Va.(originally 25 yrs. ago)I have to congratulate you for a job well done.Too many people do not appreciate natures simple gifts to us. Thanks for a happy ending story, jeff

Jeff

Thank You, Sir.

As it happens I lived for a precious few years in WV. I met my wife there back in '84. In '87 we moved to Tennessee, which is a great place - but its not WV. Last October, she went to her final rest on top of a moutain near her Mom's homestead up yonder holler.

I was visitin' back in July, when I found young Ms. Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta, looking for all the world like road kill. Well, she turned out to be alive, but hurt, so I took her home. Since then I've named her Roberta, after my Sweet Little Country Girl I miss so much.

God Bless,

John DeMelas
City Boy with a Country Heart
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I am so not lesdysxic!

0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"
0.1 Black Rat (WV Rescue) "Roberta"

Well thats good news!Congrats.
I have a female who ate 4 mice when I got her and has refused the last 3 feedings.I hope she gets back on track before brumation time.

Thats great, glad to see a rescue go good!! Looks like your rat is also going into shed!! Nice looking too!
Brian

>>WV ROAD RAT RESCUE UPDATE
>>
>>Hello Rat Fans!
>>
>>The long-awaited, much-anticipated, keep-my-fingers-crossed-lord-I-pray-it-happens this time moment has arrived!
>>
>>My Rescued West Virginia Black Rat ate her first mouse today!
>>She accepted a F/K mouse with no hesitation.
>>
>>To capture the moment, I took several photos, which didn't bother her one bit (no pun intended). Presented for your viewing pleasure are pics of eating, stretching, stepping out, and a portrait.
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>>Best Regards,
>>
>>John DeMelas
>>Rat Rescuer
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>>I am so not lesdysxic!
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>>0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
>>1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
>>0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"
>>0.1 Black Rat (WV Rescue) "Roberta"
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1.0 Black rat snake "Havok" (KY locale)
1.1 Black rat snakes "Reaper and Mystique" (MO locale)
1.0 Albino Black rat snake "Malakai" (Dwight Good stock)
1.0 Everglades rat snake "Deadpool" (Dwight Good stock)
0.1 Greenish rat snake "Rogue" (Dwight Good stock)
1.0 Great plains rat snake "Reign Fire" (TX locale)
1.0 Grey rat snake "Punisher" (White oak phase)(Dwight Good stock)
1.0 Yellow rat snake "Wolverine" (Dwight Good stock)

Good luck and Happy Herping
Brian