I was wondering what type of substrate and houseing requirements rat snakes need. Like what are the dimensions that could house a full grown adult? Any pictures of setups/cages would be great! I am looking to purchase a Leucistic Rat Snake and came to you for the info instead of searching yahoo or whatever. Are they hard to keep, how are their temperments. Mostly I just need to see what the perfect setup would be! Thanks!!!!!!
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Need Help, New To The Species!
OneTwoManyHerps
Jun 14, 2003 06:49 PM
Replies (4)
meretseger
Jun 14, 2003 08:02 PM
Is it a leucisitic black rat or a leucisitic Texas rat?
OneTwoManyHerps
Jun 14, 2003 08:40 PM
It's the black
Terry Cox
Jun 15, 2003 05:47 AM
...for medium sized ratsnakes, this is the system I use most often...Aspen bedding for substrate and plastic jugs for water, soaking, and hides.
John Q
Jun 15, 2003 06:20 PM
I keep my group of 3.3 in 30 quart sterilite boxes in a rack system. I also have 1.2 that are younger and kept in 12 quart sterilite. The racks are maintained in the low to mid 80's. I use different substrates depending on the time of year. Newspaper, sani-chips, and pine shavings. They will feed more often but I feed every 7 days except during the breeding season when I feed more food items and every 5 days. Email me if you need more info.
