My first snake.

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A few days ago, I brought home my very first snake; a juvenile black ratsnake. I've been told she's two months old? I have to say, it's been... interesting.

Nyx has a bit of... how do you put it on BP.net? Personality. :P She's acceptably calm once you start handling her, but she hisses and poses up whenever I go into her cage. I'm probably the only one who finds her tail rattling, biting, and striking to be laughable coming from such a little thing. :rolleyes:

She's about 20 inches long, and as thin as a pencil. She has the most interesting pattern I've ever seen on a baby black, and I'm going to be a bit sad when she outgrows it, heh.
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That lowest stripe continues down the front half of her body, then breaks up into spots. I've never seen a pattern like hers on a black ratsnake, but then again, they're all extremely variable..

Just wanted to share; I'm still so excited to have bought my first snake, haha. :D

Congrats on the new snake.... It looks like you found a real nice one. :gj:

Congrats, and welcome to the snake world! :P She's gorgeous, and she should calm down when she gets used to you handling her :) Make sure to keep us updated with pictures as she grows!

Thanks guys! Yup, she's definitely a drastic change from my lizards. I have anoles with more temper than her. :rolleyes:

I shall indeed. I'm anxious to see how fast she grows and darkens. :P

Very pretty snake-congrats :)

i also find it funny when the lil ones try to punk you.my bp doesnt do that but my convict cichlid always locs up on me.
i second that keep us posted on that darlings growth and personality.
also congratulations on your baby snake.

cute! congrats!:gj:

she's gorgeous. definitely has a beautiful pattern to her

Rats are awesome!!
If you handle every few days they settle down pretty quick.
I would recommend give it something to climb on. Mine love to perch up high and around work, I always see them up in trees.

A very fun snake to have :)

That is a great choice for your first snake. Should be a hardy captive and attractive as an adult. My first snake was a fox snake- many years ago;)