Re: russian ratsnakes... Here's a photo for you...

Posted by Adam Block on August 03, 2001 at 17:52:49:

In Reply to: russian ratsnakes... posted by Lucy on August 03, 2001 at 14:56:49:

Well, there are a few very sad reasons you don't see them around more. The first and I think the main one is this. They start life out a "drab brown", as most breeders would see it. They don't start to turn the color of the pictured female for about a year. A lot of breeders say that brown snakes just don't sell. Second, they're not extremely costly (about $60 each), a lot of people are looking to make good money off their snakes and Russian rats aren't the ticket. And the last reason is they do like a long cold hibernation, I would say 4 month at the least if you're going to breed them, although I've gotten away with a little less.

Good luck finding some, as they're GREAT snakes to work with. Everybody that sees mine in person loves them. Very nice, gentle, big snakes, one of my favorite.

Good luck,
Adam Block

PS I’m sorry but I sold out right away this year:(

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: Well, there are a few very sad reasons you don't see them around more. The first and I think the main one is this. They start life out a "drab brown", as most breeders would see it. They don't start to turn the color of the pictured female for about a year. A lot of breeders say that brown snakes just don't sell. Second, they're not extremely costly (about $60 each), a lot of people are looking to make good money off their snakes and Russian rats aren't the ticket. And the last reason is they do like a long cold hibernation, I would say 4 month at the least if you're going to breed them, although I've gotten away with a little less. : Good luck finding some, as they're GREAT snakes to work with. Everybody that sees mine in person loves them. Very nice, gentle, big snakes, one of my favorite. : Good luck, : Adam Block : PS I’m sorry but I sold out right away this year:(

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