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I was wondering what the comparison is between the care of a Texas rat snake and that of a corn snake. More specifically the difference in temperament and basic care. I have never even held a Texas rat snake... but I am In LOVE with leucistic Texas rat snakes. It's something I am considering for down the road
Hope this isn't one of those "questionable posts"...
Texas Ratsnakes are often regarded as one of the most tempermental of all North American snakes. Their care is typically the same as that of corn snakes, but they tend to get larger and will eventually need larger enclosures than corns. I also think that they may be able to live much "dryer" as their natural habitat is usually dryer than that of corns.
That being said, there are many folks on here that have "Leucy's" and have not had them be as "vicious" as their namesake. I had one that was a little tempermental when you tried to pick him up, but that would calm down as soon as you had him in hand. The one I have now is the same, but I can see her being completely tame when she grows up.
I think texas rats are definitely down the road for me... I have a few other animals right now and am perfectly happy with my little corn.... but I have to admit, the beauty of a leucistic rat is far to alluring to put off forever
I have a friend who has 13 snakes, as pets, not for breeding/pets. I am blown away by the number, she has other pets as well. Given the care of ease for many snakes, it's not hard to see why you wouldn't end up with a collection. If I got a leucistic TR I wonder if it wouldnt' start a spiral from more "pet" to "collection" as it were. Any thoughts on this?
I was just looking at piebald ball pythons last night... >_>
Well, I would say they are not a beginner snake. I would also say if your going to get one, get a hatchling. If they do get tempermental, and do strike and bite you. It will not hurt.
That being said, my leucy was awesome when I got him from the show. Then he got cage aggressive. I have broken him of that, it only took me about a month, which doesn't seem to bad to me.
I would say make sure you feel experienced with corns, and even hold some other types of snakes. Possibly try to hold a Texas Rat, just to know how spastic and quick they are.
Here is Alaska, good example of what they look like pissed off.
Ugh! Just gorgeous! I am practically breathless when I look at them.
And I hear what you are saying. I use to work at a herpetarium and I first took care of the panther geckos (or pictus) and corn snakes... so you can imagine my shock when I started to take care of baby ball pythons and they snapped upon opening their drawers or when my first Mexican black kingsnake whipped it's feces at me
As long as you do your research, and feel comfortable handling one. I'd say go for it. The care the same as a corn snake. That is how I am treating mine. Same temperatures etc.
