Russian rat snake breeders?

[JodanOrNoDan]

I wouldn't mind having one of these but the lower temps would be problematic for me. If a hurricane hit and I loose power for two weeks again keeping them cool would become problematic.

[zina10]

I wouldn't mind having one of these but the lower temps would be problematic for me. If a hurricane hit and I loose power for two weeks again keeping them cool would become problematic.

That is quite true. Hot temps would certainly present more of a problem.

When I had mine I lived in Savannah, GA. Summers there are HOT HOT HOT.

I lost AC on a 4th of July weekend. It was HELL. I had fans running everywhere and purchased one of those stand alone AC units. Before it even got real hot inside I noticed the Russians "cruising fast". I ended up moving everyone into the room that I kept the stand alone unit in.

Of course without power that may be difficult to do

We have a generator, so we could run power to the most essential things.

Of course you could always douse yourself and your Russian with cool water and fan yourself They are happy to hang with you...lol. Or put them into a tub in a cooler with a bit of ice nearby. Honestly, loosing power in such a hot climate would probably cause issues with most snakes.

[redshepherd]

Of course you could always douse yourself and your Russian with cool water and fan yourself They are happy to hang with you...lol.

Honestly, reading this part made me so happy haha

[Jhill001]

Of course you could always douse yourself and your Russian with cool water and fan yourself They are happy to hang with you...lol.

Honestly a move to something like one of those cheap screen reptariums with a light fan breeze might be just enough to hold them over for a week or so if it was some extended issue or a move to a basement. Luckily when it comes to snakes a few days at less than optimal temperatures isn't going to do too much harm as long as they have plenty of water. I really feel bad for the amphibian keepers who's animals can die in hours rather than weeks.

[zina10]

Sigh, I wonder how long I can resist having another one It sure is tempting to be able to have a large, cool "display" cage with a inquisitive and nosy snake inside. No thermostat or heat to worry about...

They are SO like these 2 videos :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr36BLlfz60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC5PuCEKZNE

and get quite a bit bigger then that. They are like little "supervisors" , always have to check what'cha doing

I remember taking mine on walks and her head and upper neck stuck out of my hoodie in the front (rest of her under the shirt) and her little head bopped with each step. Looking at everything.

[redshepherd]

Sigh, I wonder how long I can resist having another one It sure is tempting to be able to have a large, cool "display" cage with a inquisitive and nosy snake inside. No thermostat or heat to worry about...

They are SO like these 2 videos :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr36BLlfz60

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC5PuCEKZNE

and get quite a bit bigger then that. They are like little "supervisors" , always have to check what'cha doing

I remember taking mine on walks and her head and upper neck stuck out of my hoodie in the front (rest of her under the shirt) and her little head bopped with each step. Looking at everything.

Yes, that's exactly what I plan on doing with mine! I'm planning on getting a 48x24x24 AP cage and buying a huge standing grapewood branch (because I have no idea how to set up branches lol).

Aren't those videos adorable?? I follow the owner of this snake on tumblr, and that snake is actually what got me interested. They just seem SO different from other snakes, and so genuinely inquisitive. They remind me of little birds.

That's so cute! I can imagine the head bobbing.

[MissterDog]

Yes, that's exactly what I plan on doing with mine! I'm planning on getting a 48x24x24 AP cage and buying a huge standing grapewood branch (because I have no idea how to set up branches lol). Aren't those videos adorable?? I follow the owner of this snake on tumblr, and that snake is actually what got me interested. They just seem SO different from other snakes, and so genuinely inquisitive. They remind me of little birds.That's so cute! I can imagine the head bobbing.

I'm still pretty dead set on getting a ball python but shoot, this is making me REALLY consider getting Russian rat snake hahaalso im planning on getting the same model from AP! Please tell me how you like it whenever you get it!

[redshepherd]

I'm still pretty dead set on getting a ball python but shoot, this is making me REALLY consider getting Russian rat snake hahaalso im planning on getting the same model from AP! Please tell me how you like it whenever you get it!

Right? From all accounts I've heard, they seem like such a special kind of snake. Everyone talks about how you just have to open the cage and they'll come running out and love crawling all over you and checking things out, not shy or loopy/skittish/trying to run away like corns and kings, while having super easy husbandry. (There's no problem with getting both! LOL) And yeah, I'll let you know when I get the cage! AP has great reviews all around.

[RickyNY]

Redshepherd, did you get your Russian Rat Snake?