New Cave Dwelling Ratsnake (MAJOR DUW)

[ReptileFan]

Hey guys,

A while back I was asking about Asian ratsnakes and purchasing one. Well i finally did and decided on a Cave dwelling ratsnake, or Elaphe taeniura ridleyi.

Below are a couple of pictures i managed to get... they aren't great because this guy is so speedy. His temperament is good outside of the cage when I am holding him but in the cage or on the ground he flighty and occasionally tries to nip a bit. Overall I am loving this guy he has a cool personality, nice looks, and should grow up to be a very calm snake with some work.

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[lillyorchid]

Beautiful!!!

[kc261]

Neat looking snake! I am finding I like a lot of the asian rat snakes. Will have to get one someday. Thanks for sharing the pics!

[fishmommy]

congrats!

I also have been really interested in the Asian ratsnakes.
I'd be really interested in hearing about how you made your decision and your experiences with your new animal

[Shelby]

Very beautiful.. and they only get better as they age! Easily my favorite rat snake. Congrats.

[ReptileFan]

Thanks for all the responses


To Fishmommy,

For the last few Months I have been looking for a new snake. I knew i wanted something that got to a relatively big size (6-8ft) so I decided on the Asian ratsnakes. I liked the colors, speed and overall attitudes of these snakes. After reading the posts and website of Medusa Owl i narrowed my decision down to 3 species. The Taiwan Beautys, The Blue Beautys and the Cave Dwelling Ratsnake. All three are very closely related and the only differences are Color, minor differences in length, and little variations in husbandry ( Caves need a little cooler cages). But pretty much I decided on the caves because of the color( Awesome Blue Heads!) and most people had only positive things to say about these guys.

Bought this little guy off Kingsnake and so far he is doing great. he is like i said a little nippy in his cage but overall i am loving having him.

Anyway long post but thanks for the responses

[Nagini88]

that is an awsome snake! What about do they go for?

[ReptileFan]

I Got mine for about 150$ but I am sure it could be more or less depending on age, color etc.


Also if anyone had some good name ideas for this guy it would be great to hear them. I haven't been able to pick a name for him yet.

[Alice]

Beautiful snake. I can't wait to hear how he does as he grows up! Do you plan to get another and breed them?

[ReptileFan]

As of now i don't have a another or breed him but i may sometime in the future. As he gets bigger ill try to get more pictures and update you all.