Q:
Where are Eastern Rat Snakes From?
a: Eastern Rat Snake's
are a North American snake
species. Also commonly know
as the Black Rat Snake they
can be found in many eastern
states throughout the United
States as well as in south
eastern Ontario, Canada.
Q:
How large do Eastern Rat Snakes Get?
a: Eastern Rat Snakes
are one of the largest members
of the rat snake family
in North America. Adult
snakes can grow as large
as 8 feet in length. This
makes them the largest snake
that is found in Canada.
Q:
Are
they easy to keep in captivity?
a:
Eastern Rat Snakes are
a great snake that is fairly
easy to keep in captivity.
They are normally fairly
docile, are great eaters,
and do not require a significantly
large enclosure. They are
also bright orange in color
and make attractive looking
pet snakes.
Q:
What do Eastern Rat Snakes Eat?
a: Juvenile Eastern Rat Snakes will feed on
a pinkie mouse about once
per week. Adults should
be fed an appropriatly sized
prey item (adult mouse or
small rat) every two or
three weeks.
Q:
What items will I need to purchase
to house a snake comfortably?
a: Before purchasing
a snake from a respected
snake shop we highly recommend
reading about the species
and learning if it will
be right for you. Our Eastern Rat Snake Care Guide is the
perfect start and even includes
handy plans for building
a custom professional looking
display enclosure for your
snake. Along with this information
the main items you will
need are: Information, a
suitably sized enclosure,
a water dish, suitable substrate
for the enclosure, a hiding
area within the enclosure
(that your snake can completely
fit inside), a reptile light
source, under tank heater
(if necessary), a temperature
gauge, and feeding
hemostats. A month or so
of food is also recommended
to keep on hand. |
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