Re: I finally got my 2 russian ratsnakes...questions...

Posted by Steve on August 22, 2001 at 04:23:38:

In Reply to: I finally got my 2 russian ratsnakes...questions... posted by Lucy on August 21, 2001 at 07:34:10:

: Other will probably have care sheets and more detailed info but I keep mine at around 76 degrees - not quite as hot as some other species with a 3 or 4 degree drop at night.

They don't need any high humidity or misting. Russian rats are usually good feeders but seem to like smaller food items than other ratsnakes of similar size. Feeding once a week is fine - if they're taking what you're offering them then they'll be okay.

They also benefit from a quite long brumation - three or even four months - though you may decide not to winter them this year as neonates.

Hope this helps...

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• thank you....do I have to brumate later on, even if I don't want to... Lucy 08/22/01 (0)

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: : Other will probably have care sheets and more detailed info but I keep mine at around 76 degrees - not quite as hot as some other species with a 3 or 4 degree drop at night. : They don't need any high humidity or misting. Russian rats are usually good feeders but seem to like smaller food items than other ratsnakes of similar size. Feeding once a week is fine - if they're taking what you're offering them then they'll be okay. : They also benefit from a quite long brumation - three or even four months - though you may decide not to winter them this year as neonates. : Hope this helps...

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