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OLD WORLD RATSNAKE GALLERY |
Below we have detailed those species we are currently working with.
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Thai Red Bamboo - Oreocryptophis porphyraceus coxi |
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Wild Type |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate |
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Temperament |
Shy & secretive, can be prone to nipping |
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Expected Adult Length |
Normally 80 - 100cm |
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Temperature Range |
17°C (63°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
Thailand |
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Special Note |
Temperatures over 28°C (82°F) can be fatal |
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Diones Ratsnake - Elaphe dione |
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Wild Type |
Tiger |
Striped |
Melanistic - Recessive |
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Experience Level |
Novice |
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Temperament |
Quite shy but normally fairly docile |
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Expected Adult Length |
Normally 60 - 70cm |
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Temperature Range |
22°C (72°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, North Korea, Russia, South Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan |
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Green Bush Ratsnake - Rhadinophis prasinum |
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Wild Type |
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Experience Level |
Experienced |
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Temperament |
Shy & Secretive |
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Expected Adult Length |
90 - 120cm |
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Temperature Range |
22°C (72°F) to 27°C (81°F) |
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Origin |
India, China, Burma, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam |
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Japanese Ratsnake - Elaphe climacophora |
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Wild Type |
Striped |
Albino - Recessive |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate |
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Temperament |
Shy and can be nippy |
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Expected Adult Length |
120 - 160cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
Japan & Kunashir Island |
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King Ratsnake - Elaphe carinata carinata |
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Wild Type |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate/Experienced |
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Temperament |
Can be active, nervous and sometimes defensive however can be tamed with confidence and patience. |
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Expected Adult Length |
150-240cm |
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Temperature Range |
22°C (72 °F) to 28°C (82 °F) |
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Origin |
China, Northern Vietnam, Taiwan |
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Korean Ratsnake - Elaphe anomala |
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Wild Type |
Albino - Recessive |
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Experience Level |
Beginner to Intermediate |
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Temperament |
Shy but normally fairly placid |
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Expected Adult Length |
140 - 180cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
China, Korea |
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Leopard Ratsnake - Zamenis situla |
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Wild Type |
Striped |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate |
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Temperament |
Shy and secretive |
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Expected Adult Length |
70 - 100cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
Albania, Bulgaria, Crete, Greece, Italy, Malta, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia |
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Other |
European Protected Species Legislation states that a Breeders Certificate is required for this species. |
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Mandarin Ratsnake - Euprepiophis mandarinus |
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.JPG?309)
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Vietnamese |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate |
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Temperament |
Shy and normally fairly secretive |
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Expected Adult Length |
90 to 175cm
(Chinese 90-110cm, Vietnamese 130-175cm) |
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Temperature Range |
20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F) |
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Origin |
Burma, China, India, Laos, Taiwan, Vietnam |
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Persian Ratsnake - Zamenis persicus |
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Wild Type |
Melanistic - Recessive |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate to Experienced |
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Temperament |
Shy |
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Expected Adult Length |
70 - 90cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
Northern Iran & Lenkoran in Azerbaijan |
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Radiated Ratsnake - Coelognathus radiatus |
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Wild Type |
T+ Albino - Recessive |
T- Albino - Recessive |
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Experience Level |
Intermediate to Experienced |
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Temperament |
Very active and can be nervous |
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Expected Adult Length |
150 to 230cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84°F) |
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Origin |
Origin: Bangladesh, Burma, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam |
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Red Backed Ratsnake - Oocatochus rufodorsatus |
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Wild Type |
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Experience Level |
Experienced |
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Temperament |
Nervous and quick |
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Expected Adult Length |
50 - 70cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84°F) |
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Origin |
China, Korea, Russia |
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Other |
Live Bearer and normally a fish feeder |
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Red Tailed Ratsnake - Gonyosoma oxycephalum |
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Wild Type |
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Experience Level |
Experienced |
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Temperament |
Defensive |
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Expected Adult Length |
160 - 230cm |
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Temperature Range |
25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84°F) |
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Origin |
Burma, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam |
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Rein Ratsnake - Rhadinophis frenatum |
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Wild Type - Hatchling |
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Experience Level |
Experienced |
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Temperament |
Shy & may bite |
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Expected Adult Length |
80 - 130cm |
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Temperature Range |
20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F) |
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Origin |
Southern China, India, Northern Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam |
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Rhino Ratsnake - Rhynchophis boulengeri |
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Wild Type |
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Experience Level |
Experienced |
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Temperament |
Shy but fairly placid |
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Expected Adult Length |
100 to 120cm |
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Temperature Range |
26°C (79°F) to 31°C (88°F) |
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Origin |
Northern Vietnam and Southern China |
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Russian Ratsnake - Elaphe schrencki |
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Wild Type |
High Yellow/Gold |
High White/Anerythristic |
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Experience Level |
Beginner to Intermediate |
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Temperament |
Generally docile and inquisitive |
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Expected Adult Length |
140 to 180cm |
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Temperature Range |
21°C (70°F) to 28°C (82°F) |
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Origin |
China, Korea, Mongolia, Russia |
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