thinking about getting a ratsnake

[jessica87]

i've been thinking about gettibg a ratsnake for myself since my wife stole my bp`s lol (inside joke ). but anyways how are ratsnakes from ball pythons?

can anyone give me good links to different morphs and goolinks to care sheets etc.

thanks

[Pyrate81]

Not sure if there are any morphs of ratsnakes outside of albino or leucistic. There are many species of ratsnake which cover a broad array of sizes, colors, and temperaments. I highly recommend them as I have 2 and regularly care for a 3rd. The cornsnake care sheet located in the care sheet section gives a good general description of how a ratsnake can be kept as well.

Pcstures of my 2 can be found in this thread: http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...yrate%27s+pets



If you're asking ALL the differences between a BP and ratsnake then I would tell you to research it yourself because the list is very long. A couple threads down is someone asking specifically about a Lucy Texas Ratsnake. If you would like specific questions answered about personality or whatnot, I'd be happy to discuss. But the amount of information you are asking could fill a small dictionary.

[satomi325]

It all really depends on the species of ratsnake. There are many different species of ratsnakes. I'm in love with the Old World Ratsnakes. They are beautiful animals.

I have a Thai Bamboo Ratsnake and she is extremely different from my ball pythons.

Her temperature requirements are cooler. She's always in a "always on the go" mode when handling. She's a bit of a spazz, lightning quick, and isn't as tame as my ball pythons.



One of the better ratsnake info sites and caresheets that I've seen.
http://www.ratsnakezone.com/

[jessica87]

Thanks I'll read up on it.