Jack the Russian Rat Snake/elaphe schrenckii (progression)

Officially the tiniest snake I have ever owned or held. I finally got my russian rat snake! Born 7/17/17 from Zerkle, and his name is Jack! :D I wanted one for quite awhile, so I jumped on the chance. He's a wild type elaphe schrenckii. I've been trying to call them Manchurian Black Water Snake, as I think this name makes more sense.

Not many pics yet as I want him to settle. And he is SO small, soft, and fragile! Amazing. I feel like if I breathe too hard, he would blow away. LOL

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And his current setup, just a 15qt sterilite. I'm afraid of putting him in anything larger, as you can see he is SO TINY in this tiny tub! I even lose track of where he is in here. I believe he would be able to live in this size for at least another 6 months. He's currently eating large mouse pinks.

He moves in this twitchy way and I already saw him come out to drink water and hang out near the bowl for awhile. That tiny water bowl is like a pond to him.

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I'm super excited to watch him grow up, though it will take a couple years! :D

Ahhh! What a little little noodle! I've been waiting anxiously for this lol I can't wait to watch him grow!

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my feelings right now:

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That it! I WANT ONE! Seriously, I was :reading:ing about Russian rat snakes for an hour yesterday, and now seeing your new baby has put me over the edge!!!!:love:

Precious boy!!!

i'm excited to watch his progress. congrats!!! i've always been jealous of your collection. [emoji7]

That is one adorable tiny noodle! I agree...don't breath too hard on it! Heehee

GASP! I love him! Now I'm totally regretting not giving them my address. ;)

I CANNOT WAIT to get one of my very own. Congratulations on your precious, tiny, Jack. I'm going to love watching him grow!

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Originally Posted by Starscream

my feelings right now:

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OMG this is great LOL!!

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Originally Posted by Godzilla78

That it! I WANT ONE! Seriously, I was :reading:ing about Russian rat snakes for an hour yesterday, and now seeing your new baby has put me over the edge!!!!:love:

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Seriously, better jump on it if you want one!! Apparently they will have more next spring and summer though. :D

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Originally Posted by tttaylorrr

i'm excited to watch his progress. congrats!!! i've always been jealous of your collection. [emoji7]

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Thanks taylor!! I love my various dudes!

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Originally Posted by redshepherd

Seriously, better jump on it if you want one!! Apparently they will have more next spring and summer though. :D

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I know a dude that breeds colubrids, he owns about 90 snakes. I will see if he can help me obtain one of these gems.