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I was just wondering if there are any differences between them it seems they have the same habitat setup with caresheets and all. But I was wondering which gets bigger or which eats more things like that.
And which do you guys prefer. I dont see any major differences in them thouhg, I dont think but I could be wrong

Lemme know =]

Thanks.
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The Cornsnake is one of our North American Ratsnakes. Sometimes the Cornsnake is called a Red Ratsnake. They don't get as large as, for example, the Black, Yellow, Grey, or Texas Rats. Some of the other North American Ratsnakes are closer in size, such as the Baird's or Great Plains Rats. All are awesome! Yes, VERY similar care requirements. All of the above made in the USA!

There are other types of snakes called Ratsnakes, from other parts of the world. Many are also excellent snakes.

Although sometimes called "red rat snakes," corn snakes are a different species than rat snakes, though they belong to the same genus. King snakes and milk snakes are the same way - same genus, different species.

As far as care, black, yellow, Everglades and gray rat snakes generally grow bigger than corn snakes. Most captive bred corns average 3-1/2 feet. The ratsnakes I mentioned above are typically four or more feet in length as adults, sometimes reaching 6 to 7 feet. There are very few 6 foot corn snakes.

The above-mentioned rat snakes all have climbing tendencies and are well known to include birds in their diet. In the wild birds probably make up a larger part of the diet of the above-metioned rat snakes than they do in corn snakes. Either way, rodents are a complete diet for corns and rats alike.

As far as pets, rat snakes can make great display animals, due to the fact that they like to climb. I have found corn snakes to be far more tame than rat snakes, which have a tendency to bite if caught off guard (although every snake has its own personality).

Below is a pic of a black rat snake I found in Hocking Hills Ohio in May is this year.

Tim

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