Re: It's not Elaphe, but...

Posted by Patrick Alexander on March 06, 2001 at 19:02:44:

In Reply to: It's not Elaphe, but... posted by AzAtrox on March 06, 2001 at 12:56:58:

: What does everyone think of Spilotes pullatus? While it isn't even necessarily closely related to Elaphe, it LOVES rats so I guess that makes it a good "rat snake"...Does anyone out there keep them? If so, what issues have you come into? I have a big one (7+ feet) and while he isn't much for human company, he's absolutely fascinating...

The female I've got is an awesome snake... she's movement-oriented enough that I have to wiggle her dead mice for her, but I can deal with that... Very reliable eater, though, and she's got a great personality... despite the reputation these guys have she's never struck at me, and is about as friendly and well-behaved a snake as you could ask for.

Patrick Alexander

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: : What does everyone think of Spilotes pullatus? While it isn't even necessarily closely related to Elaphe, it LOVES rats so I guess that makes it a good "rat snake"...Does anyone out there keep them? If so, what issues have you come into? I have a big one (7+ feet) and while he isn't much for human company, he's absolutely fascinating... : The female I've got is an awesome snake... she's movement-oriented enough that I have to wiggle her dead mice for her, but I can deal with that... Very reliable eater, though, and she's got a great personality... despite the reputation these guys have she's never struck at me, and is about as friendly and well-behaved a snake as you could ask for. : Patrick Alexander

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