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I recently received a Red Tailed Green Rat Snake adult (wild caught I assume). I need specific information from anyone who has successfully acclimated this snake into a new home. Thanks.

Kept several w/c. A full adult does well in a 55gl aquarium. Temp 76-88F. Mist at least once daily (with non clorinated water (use Amquell on tap water). Bark or spagnum on the cage bottom and branches. Frequently these refuse mice at first and often force feeding is necessary for months, till they adjust. Live prey is better as they are sight hunters and can be too defensive around food displayed on tongs. They often bite readily so handling can be interesting and really should be kept to a minimum.

Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

Kept several w/c. A full adult does well in a 55gl aquarium. Temp 76-88F. Mist at least once daily (with non clorinated water (use Amquell on tap water). Bark or spagnum on the cage bottom and branches. Frequently these refuse mice at first and often force feeding is necessary for months, till they adjust. Live prey is better as they are sight hunters and can be too defensive around food displayed on tongs. They often bite readily so handling can be interesting and really should be kept to a minimum.

Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

Kept several w/c. A full adult does well in a 55gl aquarium. Temp 76-88F. Mist at least once daily (with non clorinated water (use Amquell on tap water). Bark or spagnum on the cage bottom and branches. Frequently these refuse mice at first and often force feeding is necessary for months, till they adjust. Live prey is better as they are sight hunters and can be too defensive around food displayed on tongs. They often bite readily so handling can be interesting and really should be kept to a minimum.

Frank
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"The luxury of not getting involved departed with the last lifeboat Skipper..."

Thanks, Frank. That's the setup I have...force feeding might be a little difficult, I'll wait a little while and see if she eats on her own. I can only hope.

The red tail has eaten live mice three times! She is coming out of hiding more and more each day. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Bill