Quote Originally Posted by gsarchie View Post
Yep, given the blotch count and the tail it isn't a black rat! Both black rats and racers have juvenile coloration and patterning that fades as they mature. Good looking snake! You still going to keep it even though it isn't a rat?
I doubt it. From what I've heard they can be very picky eaters. Some only eat insects and others only eat lizards. Not a task I want to deal with through winter. I will wait a couple more days and offer a cricket. If he takes it I'll keep him through winter to ensure survival, but if not I'll wait til the warmest day next week and release him.