a ratsnake will take down small chickens and occasionally eggs, but he was probably looking for rodents that where attracted to the chicken food. no special lighting is nesasary. if you want to keep the snake you need an enclosure about 36" x 18" that is secure with good ventilation, a source of water(should be big enough for snake to fit), a hiding space, a heat pad made for reptiles, keep at an ambient temp of between 76-84 degrees, bedding material(carefresh, paper towels, coconut fiber, cypress mulch, aspen bedding), and he/she sould be eating mice or rats not much wider than the thickest part of his body. hope this helps.

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