Another of our success for the 2008 Season.

We introduced the Mandarina ratsnake around 11 years ago when 'Flash' (appropriately named for such a stunning species) came into the Collection.

A shy &, often, defensive species which one has to be content to admire, but, handle with care!

This boy came from a good friend here in the U.K. & although he is f1 from Wild Caught there has never been feeding issue.

However, as the years continued we decided perhaps a female would be a good addition..........

Well, easier said than done.

Buying a single animal in any species is not a good idea when one wishes to consider a Breeding Programme, however, our initial reason for purchase was not necessarily to breed, but, to admire.

Never-the-less, I digress.

Mrs 'Flash' arrived approx. 6 years later & 5 years on we decided that she was sufficiently mature to attempt a pairing.

Here are the results

Enjoy. Lex