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Posted by Terry Cox on March 28, 2001 at 06:44:58:

In Reply to: Could anyone share any information on posted by Ron Billingsley on March 27, 2001 at 22:19:31:

(PIC:) A typical Chinese twin-spotted ratsnake...sometimes referred to as Chinese Corn or Chinese Leopard Snake

...species of small Asian ratsnakes. Actually it usually refers to Elaphe rufodorsata, a common import, which is sometimes called, Chinese garter, too. This species is questionable whether it is really even a ratsnake. They are rarely captive raised and wild caught specimens are usually loaded with parasites. They are very smallish and are difficult to get off of aquatic prey and onto mice.

Elaphe bimaculata, the Chinese twin-spotted ratsnake, also comes in under the name "Chinese Corn" sometimes, and is a very ratsnake-like species, hardy and adaptable, and very suitable as a pet. They are mouse eaters, and easy to keep. They were the original "Chinese Corn", because they are most like corns in looks. They were also called Chinese Coin Snakes at one time when less well known. They have been bred in captivity for many years now and there are quite a few color variations, including an albino form. Once again, w/c is not preferrable due to the parasites, etc.

All that said, I would mention also the Chinese Dion's Ratsnake, Elaphe dione, which can look very much like E. bimaculata also, and which is the nicest handling of all the small ratsnakes. They are the least likely to be seen in a w/c shipment, but plenty are being produced in captivity. Captive ratsnakes are the way to go for beginners in this area. Let the folks who are trying to start new strains fool with the really difficult wild caughts.

(PS:) E-mail me if you need any more info, Ron. Nice to see you on the forum. Here's a link to my pics at photopoint.

TC/Ratsnake Haven

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Re: Chinese Corn Snake...is a misnomer applied to various.....> MarkW 03/28/01 (4)
- Mark, thanks for the notes about Klaus' work, but I think you missed.....> Terry 03/28/01 (3)
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Re: Chinese Corn Snake...with stripes what is it??? Shane 03/28/01 (1)
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: (PIC:) A typical Chinese twin-spotted ratsnake...sometimes referred to as Chinese Corn or Chinese Leopard Snake : : ...species of small Asian ratsnakes. Actually it usually refers to Elaphe rufodorsata, a common import, which is sometimes called, Chinese garter, too. This species is questionable whether it is really even a ratsnake. They are rarely captive raised and wild caught specimens are usually loaded with parasites. They are very smallish and are difficult to get off of aquatic prey and onto mice. : Elaphe bimaculata, the Chinese twin-spotted ratsnake, also comes in under the name "Chinese Corn" sometimes, and is a very ratsnake-like species, hardy and adaptable, and very suitable as a pet. They are mouse eaters, and easy to keep. They were the original "Chinese Corn", because they are most like corns in looks. They were also called Chinese Coin Snakes at one time when less well known. They have been bred in captivity for many years now and there are quite a few color variations, including an albino form. Once again, w/c is not preferrable due to the parasites, etc. : All that said, I would mention also the Chinese Dion's Ratsnake, Elaphe dione, which can look very much like E. bimaculata also, and which is the nicest handling of all the small ratsnakes. They are the least likely to be seen in a w/c shipment, but plenty are being produced in captivity. Captive ratsnakes are the way to go for beginners in this area. Let the folks who are trying to start new strains fool with the really difficult wild caughts. : (PS:) E-mail me if you need any more info, Ron. Nice to see you on the forum. Here's a link to my pics at photopoint. : TC/Ratsnake Haven

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