I used to come here and wonder what the big appeal was with ratsnakes. I didn't really appreciate any except the corns, but that has changed now. I didn't even realize it had happened, but now I find myself drawn to bairds, yellows, and glades rats and I never noticed before. I've had corns for a while, but got my first obsoleta last year at a show from the Joliffs. He's a young licorice black rat and I'm already astounded at how different he is from my corns. He has put on plenty of growth, but hasn't shed yet and I've had him since the end of November (does that sound weird to anyone else?). Anyway, he is always somewhere new in his enclosure and will move to get a better look at me when I'm in the area. He's definately more curious and outgoing than my corns (though to be fair, they are very interested in me on feeding day). I am starting to see how underrated North American rats are now and plan to add more to my collection later on. But for now, I was wondering if anyone felt like sharing pics of their black rats, white-sided, normal, or whatever you have. Thanks.
P.S. Anyone know how long it will take the licorice rats to get their adult coloration? I'm guessing he'll be most of the way there by the time he's a yearling?
