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Posted by Terry Cox on July 24, 2000 at 08:02:25:

In Reply to: My friend's kids caught this Japanese Rat Snake (more) posted by Rob Jenkins on July 24, 2000 at 06:38:37:

Nice looking Japanese rat. Does your friend live in Japan?? This is not the easiest ratsnake for a beginner, but could be a pretty good pet with proper care. Many ratsnakes make great pets, but there are some that are easier to care for than the Japanese rats. Make sure you check for parasites. Terry.

: My friend's caught this little guy near their house. It was about 45cm total length with the vent about 15cm from the end of the tail. It was real thin, I guess correctly so, as it was a small snake. I have identified it as a Japanese Rat Snake, Elaphe Climacophora from this website: http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/~fwic4591/snake/namihebi/elphe/text/eaodaisyou.htm

: The snake was very calm, just wanted to get away, no biting, though. I was wondering how good would it be to keep one of these? I am mainly a gecko guy, but I may be interested in keeping a rat snake for a while. I'm assuming this snake was younger, and would grow a bit larger, as the website says it gets to 192cm. Are most rat snakes biters? I see a lot of pics on this Forum with feisty snakes and everything I've heard of leucistic black rats are that they are harsh.

: Just wanted to ask a couple questions and share the pics. I'll post the other pics I have below.

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Re: Will it make a good pet?.....................> Rob Jenkins 07/24/00 (9)
- Hey, really cool, Rob................................more.........(pic) Terry 07/24/00 (8)
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    - Trying the link to Iwakuni article............. Terry 07/24/00 (0)
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        Re: albin Japanese rats..........arent they protected???? Terry 07/24/00 (3)
        
        Re: albin Japanese rats..........arent they protected???? Rob Jenkins 07/25/00 (2)
        
        South Korean Dion's Ratsnake (pic)....... Terry 07/26/00 (0)
        
        You're going to be in South Korea, Rob??..............>> Terry 07/25/00 (0)

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: Nice looking Japanese rat. Does your friend live in Japan?? This is not the easiest ratsnake for a beginner, but could be a pretty good pet with proper care. Many ratsnakes make great pets, but there are some that are easier to care for than the Japanese rats. Make sure you check for parasites. Terry. : : : My friend's caught this little guy near their house. It was about 45cm total length with the vent about 15cm from the end of the tail. It was real thin, I guess correctly so, as it was a small snake. I have identified it as a Japanese Rat Snake, Elaphe Climacophora from this website: http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/~fwic4591/snake/namihebi/elphe/text/eaodaisyou.htm : : The snake was very calm, just wanted to get away, no biting, though. I was wondering how good would it be to keep one of these? I am mainly a gecko guy, but I may be interested in keeping a rat snake for a while. I'm assuming this snake was younger, and would grow a bit larger, as the website says it gets to 192cm. Are most rat snakes biters? I see a lot of pics on this Forum with feisty snakes and everything I've heard of leucistic black rats are that they are harsh. : : Just wanted to ask a couple questions and share the pics. I'll post the other pics I have below.

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