Are these Russian rat snakes? If so, could you let me know a lil about them, like their temperment, rear fanged, length range? Please and thank you.
-Emily: the snake gal
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-Emily: The snake gal
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Russian rat snakes?
snake_gal
Nov 23, 2005 09:37 PM
Replies (2)
Steve_Craig
Nov 23, 2005 11:02 PM
They look like juvenile Russian Rats (Elaphe schrencki) to me. You can see the classic dark bar that extends through & past the eye, extending down to the jawline. What's their aprox. age and size? As they grow they will turn black with yellowish colored cross bands. They are one of the most even tempered ratsnakes you could own. They have an almost friendly, curious nature about them.
Size wise, they grow to between five and six feet. Sometimes larger. Also keep in mind that these snakes come from a colder enviorment, so you'll need to make sure you don't keep them as warm as you would some other species of Ratsnake. Do a google search on elaphe schrencki or you can ask more on the ratsnake forum for more detailed info. Good luck.
Steve
Are these Russian rat snakes? If so, could you let me know a lil about them, like their temperment, rear fanged, length range? Please and thank you.
-Emily: the snake gal
Thunder_Dan
Nov 24, 2005 04:52 PM
Whatever they are, they are very nice looking snakes.
