>>We haven't been feeding much here, yet, because it's still been kinda cold at night. Should get some 80's this week though and I'll try getting some food in them.
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>>We should talk this species up with the good folks here whenever we can, 'cus this is a very hardy species and one of the smallest of the ratsnakes. I was just thinking about them today too, because they have such limited range in the Yangzte Basin, especially with the new Three Gorges Dam there. They may disappear someday for all I know.
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>>Cheers...Terry
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>>Conserving reptiles by helping to protect habitat...
>>www.ratsnakehaven.com
>>www.scenicsantaritas.org

I agree with you on the importance of keeping and breeding bimaculata, Terry. They have sort of frustrated me since I've only gotten slugs previously - hopefully this is the year. They are unique little snakes with a bit of an attitude, and pretty and interesting in their own way. I know that Randy Whittington used to breed them, but I don't know if he still is - and I haven't seen him over here in a while. The male in the above pairing is one that he produced and the female is one of your 75% blondes, so I am thinking their offspring should be nice and strong...
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-Toby Brock
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

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