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And I am currently breeding rats for my nile monitor. I am producing way more rats than I will ever need for him, so I want to get a snake to take some of them off of my hands.

I was thinking about a bull snake, but some websites say to almost strictly feed them mice until they are adults. I am just wondering, should I keep looking into this snake, or should I move on to something more capable of eating rats. If youi have any suggestions on a new aquisition, that would be great also.

One thing im not looking for is an overly agressive snake, and i know blood pythons get a bad rap. I already had a retic and I don't need to go THAT big again.

Thanks for the help.

Truth

Most of the experienced breeders recommend getting bullsnakes on rats as soon as possible.
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Tim

We start feeding rat pups as soon as they are about 4 months old. As we believe they do better on them.

John Cherry
Cherryvile Farms

These guys are flat out awesome, and I wanted one ever since i played around with a 6 footer at a local pet shop. It was gray and tan, but non-the-less awesome. relatively friendly considering it was WC. I think I will be getting on of these guys. I Have plenty of options to keep it in, and food is basically unlimited. I do have a question about how hungry they are when it comes to feeding. I need this guy to put down some descent amount of food. Hell, I might even get 2, I dunno yet. I am just currious as to how big of an eater they are, and how big is their feeding response.

Thanks for all the help.

Truth

Just a hint. Baby snakes put down a lot more rodents numberwise than an adult. It's really easy to keep your rat population down when you are freezing entire litters when they're only a few days old. A couple small bullsnakes could take care of anywhere from 4-10 pinky rats a week.
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Martin Whalin
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Quotes from guys named Carl:

"Science stops at the frontier of logic. Nature does not, she thrives on ground as yet untrodden by theory."
-Carl Jung

"It is foolish to let singleness of purpose deprive one of the joy and delectation of the many wonderful sights and sounds incidental to the quest."
-Carl Kauffeld

I used to have the quote below that you used from Kauffeld on my wall as a daily reminder to smell the roses in my daily quest. Thanks for reminding me of it. I am putting it back on the wall tonight.

Thanks,
John Cherry
Cherryville farms

"It is foolish to let singleness of purpose deprive one of the joy and delectation of the many wonderful sights and sounds incidental to the quest."
-Carl Kauffeld

Cherryville Farms - Reptiles

My favorite quote from Mr. Kauffeld goes something like "Taking a shower is by necessity a lonely experience." I might have a word or two wrong there, but you get the idea.

Anyone else remember what that was in reference to?
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KJUN:
I believe in that quote he was referring to Hylas that resided in a rustic campground shower stall that he was using. They would retreat when the water temp. was too high.

You win the irrelevant fact prize. I'll had it over to you happily...lol.
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You're doing it to me again John!! You hatch any like that this year I want at least two pairs. Ah heck-how about the whole clutch!!! The temptation is horrendous!!!

Preacher Pat