I second much of what was said above by the other fellow MRS owner... however we are keeping ours opposite. Where as they mentioned two ways, I keep mine the first way. No heat source and always under 80 degrees.
I got mine through a shop which is owned by a guy who has been around for a long time. He claims to have connections with many old herpers such as Vin Russo etc and always has very solid stock from what I can tell. He said he grabbed a few MRS from a friend of his who has been breeding them for quite some time and selectively breeding them for their red sides. I guess depending on locality or type there are ones that can get very red on the side. The one I have is from some line breeding of such and you can easily tell. After each shed the sides get redder and redder.
I do try to keep my humidity in the mid 70s. Mine is in a 1x1x1 glass enclosure and has always had perfect sheds. It went off feed once for a few weeks but it was right when the weather seemed to really change here and it was also going through shed but other than that wats fine but I leave the prey near it’s hide and it’s gone by morning. When I have tried to offer food it would defensively strike and then run.
I also second the tail wrapping. Mine is young. I believe it’s only 6-7 months old and last weight was about 50g when I got it it was 16.
I was always told to keep it cool and so that’s what I have done.
I’ve never had an aggressive issue besides the first handling and I was verrrrry green and feel I made the mistake and that’s why I got a quick tag. I think many snakes if not all are crazy defensive as babies then once that natural instinct breaks them and you bond with them and handle them right they will be fine with moderate handling.
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