Hi AD,

I used to occassionally try to keep Black Racers from Massachusetts as a kid. They were always really uptight, more so than most other racers from other parts of the country! There was one yearling I had luck with who would take guppies out of his water dish, and chase crickets around his cage. I remember that he did like to have a real hot spot. Most often I've done what you've done and let them go. I hate to watch them wither away, if you keep them warm and they refuse to eat they're burning through what very small fat reserves they have and won't make it. Sad to watch, or to be the cause of.

I've always had better luck with Southern Black racer and the more western forms.

I'm glad he's back free in the wild. There's nothing quite as stunning as seeing a Black Racer in the northeastern US. They're giants!

Take care,
Chris

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