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Posted by Joshua Ingram on December 25, 2001 at 01:48:11:

Hello,

I have two 5 month old Leucistic Texas rat snake's (1.1). I have noticed they are a little tempermental (different from my very docile corns). My question is could this be due to possible temp or environment issues? I have them each in a Sterilite box (~ 24"W x 14"D x 12"H). Each one has a heating pad on one side (covering about 1/4 - 1/3 of the cage), each side has a hidebox, a water bowl in the center up against the wall, a vine for them to climb on, as well as, a homemade (paper towel roll) hidebox suspended (towards the top of the cage) on the cooler side. I am also using Aspen for bedding. Please note, they are feeding fine (1 large pinky every 4 - 5 days).

Lastly, the female (Frankie) seems to be more tempermental. Regardless of how I approach her, her initial reaction is to strike and bite. Once I have her she calms down. So far she has only successfully bitten me once (my first bite) which was no big deal (no blood, just felt it). As for the male (Johnny) he seems to be calmer and will let me approach and pick him up with no problems, so far.

I have to say I really love these snakes they are the most active of all my snakes (2 corns, 2 boas, 2 rats) and I love watching them run around their cages exploring.

Sorry for the long post.

Thanks in advance and see below for PICS.

Josh

Here's Frankie, the female:

Here's Johnny, the Male:

Sorry, don't remember which one this is. Most likely Johnny as he is more likely to allow me to take these types of shots.:

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: Hello, : I have two 5 month old Leucistic Texas rat snake's (1.1). I have noticed they are a little tempermental (different from my very docile corns). My question is could this be due to possible temp or environment issues? I have them each in a Sterilite box (~ 24"W x 14"D x 12"H). Each one has a heating pad on one side (covering about 1/4 - 1/3 of the cage), each side has a hidebox, a water bowl in the center up against the wall, a vine for them to climb on, as well as, a homemade (paper towel roll) hidebox suspended (towards the top of the cage) on the cooler side. I am also using Aspen for bedding. Please note, they are feeding fine (1 large pinky every 4 - 5 days). : Lastly, the female (Frankie) seems to be more tempermental. Regardless of how I approach her, her initial reaction is to strike and bite. Once I have her she calms down. So far she has only successfully bitten me once (my first bite) which was no big deal (no blood, just felt it). As for the male (Johnny) he seems to be calmer and will let me approach and pick him up with no problems, so far. : I have to say I really love these snakes they are the most active of all my snakes (2 corns, 2 boas, 2 rats) and I love watching them run around their cages exploring. : Sorry for the long post. : Thanks in advance and see below for PICS. : Josh : : Here's Frankie, the female: : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Frankie1.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Frankie2.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Frankie3.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Frankie4.jpg> : Here's Johnny, the Male: : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Johnny1.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Johnny2.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Johnny3.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Johnny4.jpg> : Sorry, don't remember which one this is. Most likely Johnny as he is more likely to allow me to take these types of shots.: : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Texas1.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Texas2.jpg> : : <IMAGE SRC=http://www.visionreptiles.com/images/Texas3.jpg>

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