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I've been researching ratsnake's and their care. However, I cannot decide which snake to purchase. One main trait that I really want is a large rat. I love a 7 ft. or longer colubrid, because of their body size. Also I would prefer one with interesting colors. Temperament is not big of an issue with me, I do enjoy a bit of a challenge. I was looking for a good CB specimen that won't break the bank; and won't give me too many problems with it's caring.

Thanks in advance,
Justin
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1.1 Cape Gophers
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python
0.1 Argentine Boa
1.0 Greybanded Kingsnake
1.0 California Kingsnake
0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake

And a community cage that contains:
Anoles
House Geckos
Flying Geckos
Bibron's Gecko
Golden Geckos
Green Tree Frogs

Tiger Rat Snake (Spilotes pullatus),
Keeled Rat Snake(Ptyas Caranata}
Oriental Rat Snake (Ptyas mucosa)

All are said to get around 14 feet. The largest Tiger Rat I have seen is just over 10 feet. My gut feeling is that one of the Ptyas has the record. If you are refering to Elaphe you are going to top out around ten feet. Here is a 10 foot Spilotes.

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"Life without risk is to merely exist."

Sighthunter: What is the price range on those three snakes?

I have considered the beauty snakes, but I would something a little different.
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1.1 Cape Gophers
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python
0.1 Argentine Boa
1.0 Greybanded Kingsnake
1.0 California Kingsnake
0.1 Mexican Black Kingsnake

And a community cage that contains:
Anoles
House Geckos
Flying Geckos
Bibron's Gecko
Golden Geckos
Green Tree Frogs

Spilotes range from $65 for wild caught to over $1000 for an all yellow. The Ptyas have just started to come into the US after a 20 year dry spell and are said to be very agressive. The only Ptyas I personaly know of are in Canada right now and would be expensive.
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"Life without risk is to merely exist."

How about some of the beauty snakes...?
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-David Harrison-
.1 Snow Corn "Hope"
1. Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Chunk" (Goonies)
.1 Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Peaches"
.1 Ball Python "Rocky Ballboa" (Didn't name her!)

"Have you ever tried simply turning off the T.V., sitting down with your kids... and hitting them?"

Get a Chinese King Rat if you want a big snake with some weight to it!!!