Adult Pair of Russian Rat Snakes WOW
byPaul's Cool Scales· Columbus, OhioBeta: you and the seller arrange payment and shipping directly — Culebra doesn't hold the money on these deals. Escrow checkout launches at the end of October.
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- Origin
- Acquired stock
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- Listing ID
- PAULS-COOL-3150
Temperament & handling
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Active, alert and curious — fast-moving but rarely defensive.
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Diet & feeding
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Voracious feeders — a tight-fitting lid is essential.
Typical care for this species
General colubrids guidance, not this animal's current setup. Ask the seller how it is kept now.
Secure lid — colubrids are accomplished escape artists.
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- Is it feeding reliably, and on what?
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From the breeder
Amazing pair of Russian rat snakes! Elaphe schrenckii Elaphe schrenckii , commonly known as the Russian rat snake or Amur rat snake , is a large, robust, and nonvenomous constrictor native to Northeast Asia, including Russia, China, Korea, and Mongolia. Growing up to 6 feet long, it is prized for its calm temperament and active, alert personality. Physical Description & Identification Size: Adults reach lengths of 4.5 to 6 feet (140 to 180 cm). Coloration: Varies from dark brown or black saddles (Manchurian black form) to lighter cream, yellow, or reddish-brown backgrounds with dark blotches. Body Type: Heavy-set and muscular with a strong build. Habitat & Behavior Range: Temperate forests, river banks, wetlands, farmland, and brushlands across East Asia . Aptitudes: Exceptional climbers (semi-arboreal) and strong swimmers. Activity: Primarily active during the day or at dawn and dusk, depending on local weather and seasonal temperatures. Diet Wild Prey: Small mammals (like rodents), birds, bird eggs, and occasionally amphibians or lizards. Feeding Style: Constriction is used to subdue live prey before consumption. Captive Care Overview Temperament: Widely regarded as one of the calmest and most tractable rat snake species. Enclosure: Requires a secure, spacious enclosure with plenty of climbing branches and horizontal space due to their active nature. Lifespan: Can live up to 14 years or more under proper care
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