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Posted by duffy on April 26, 2003 at 12:09:19:
In Reply to: How big do they get??? posted by jeanne on April 26, 2003 at 11:13:28:
Do you have other snakes and/or much experience? I ask because one of the reasons I started with black rats is that they were generally suggested as good starter snakes. I have mostly North American Ratsnakes now, and I just love them all. Also, with the choice that you are presenting: Are both of these animals available to you locally as specific individuals? If so, maybe some pre-handling of each will tell you which one is a good speciman to work with. When all else fails...which one can you get a better price on??? Good luck with whatever you choose. Duffy
::The Black Rat is one of North America's big ratsnakes, with a record size of 101 inches. 6 feet long would be a good ballpark figure for a large, healthy animal. As far as Radiated Rats are concerned, I don't have much knowledge of them personally, but my book says that "adults can exceed a 6 foot length by several inches" If you are trying to decide what to get, I have to say that I just love my black rats. They are great animals. Hardy, impressive, snakes. Mine are calm as can be, although young can be nippy and feisty. From what I have seen on this forum, there is much individual difference in terms of temperment. Good luck. Duffy
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:::Can someone here tell me how big do Radiated Rat Snakes and Black Rat Snakes get?
:::Do they attain the same legnth and girth as the Blue Beauties and other larger Rat Snake speciaes???
:::Thanks
:::Bobby
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:Thanks Duffy! I'm trying to decide on a Leucistic Black Rat and an Albino Radiated Rat. Both are smokin!
:Tough decision!!!!!!!!!!!!
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