Re: Questions on Great Plains

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Posted by John Meltzer-RJ Reptiles on June 29, 2001 at 06:00:46:

In Reply to: Questions on Great Plains posted by Vikki Collins on June 28, 2001 at 21:54:19:

: I've got a 6 year old Great Plains Ratsnake coming in a few days. I'm a Rosy Boa owner and don't know a thing about ratsnakes. Since this guy is 4 and a half feet long I'm not sure how to take care of him. What kind of subtrate? His owner is moving and that's why I'm getting him. I want to provide a good healthy home. Is a 55 gallon aquarium large enough, or at least ok until I can get something else? Ratsnakes like hide boxes, right? Do they like to have something to climb? What about humidity? I would imagine that should be kept down...
: Anyone that has an older ratsnake that would like to help me out with some info would be greatly appreciated. Wow. This is a far cry from the little expensive worm (my rosy) isn't it? Hmmm. I hope I do ok. Are ratsnakes pretty docile? Do they like to be handled?
: Help!!!! ;)

: Thanks!
: Vikki

Hi Vikki,
I'm happy to see a question about one of my favorite snakes and also a very underated one! A 50 gallon aquarium is big enough. I raise mine in large rubbermaid containers. You can take care of the hide box and climbing both with driftwood and rocks. Greatplains need a hotspot of 80-85 degrees at one end of the tank. I wouldn't worry about humidity. Keep the tank dry and provide a large water bowl. If you have any other questions feel free to email me. Good luck! John

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: : I've got a 6 year old Great Plains Ratsnake coming in a few days. I'm a Rosy Boa owner and don't know a thing about ratsnakes. Since this guy is 4 and a half feet long I'm not sure how to take care of him. What kind of subtrate? His owner is moving and that's why I'm getting him. I want to provide a good healthy home. Is a 55 gallon aquarium large enough, or at least ok until I can get something else? Ratsnakes like hide boxes, right? Do they like to have something to climb? What about humidity? I would imagine that should be kept down... : : Anyone that has an older ratsnake that would like to help me out with some info would be greatly appreciated. Wow. This is a far cry from the little expensive worm (my rosy) isn't it? Hmmm. I hope I do ok. Are ratsnakes pretty docile? Do they like to be handled? : : Help!!!! ;) : : Thanks! : : Vikki : Hi Vikki, : I'm happy to see a question about one of my favorite snakes and also a very underated one! A 50 gallon aquarium is big enough. I raise mine in large rubbermaid containers. You can take care of the hide box and climbing both with driftwood and rocks. Greatplains need a hotspot of 80-85 degrees at one end of the tank. I wouldn't worry about humidity. Keep the tank dry and provide a large water bowl. If you have any other questions feel free to email me. Good luck! John

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