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baloo · Key Member Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 228

i have looks everywhere on the net but i can't find any usefull info or caresheet
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ULI

julia · I'm new here... Joined: 10 Sep 2005 Posts: 18

http://reptilefanclub.co.uk/corn/index.php?act=idx

from here you will be able to access the rat snake fan club site, and also there are some great rat owners on there that can offer advice.

peaches · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:44 pm Post subject:

here you go Very Happy

http://www.reptilefanclub.co.uk/russianrat.htm

peaches · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:46 pm Post subject:

great minds julia

The Docta · Posted: Tue Aug 01, 2006 12:48 am Post subject:

Hallo Baloo,

I keep my pair (1,1 cb'02, app. 1.5 m in a large enclosure (1.50x1.30x0.70m):

Temp. 22-25/day & 19-22/night; humidity: app. 50%.
The enclosure is equipped with large branches and a big plastic box which serves as a pool. They just love to swim and dive! I'd not be surprised, if they hunt fish. They are very active and use every inch of the enclosure.
They are not very effective hunters. Sometimes it's just funny to see them eat. Clumsy creatures they are Smile

. I feed them with mid-sized mice, normally 2 in 2 weeks.
They also like quail eggs:

Now the bad news: they're digesting very quickly and the consistency of their feces is very pulpy. And yes, when they release it, they lose a lot of weight Rolling Eyes

. So it is highly recommended to remove it as soon as possible.
A hibernation period of minimum 4 month (Nov.-Feb.) is absolutely necessary (temp. 12-3 degrees):

Hope that helps

Jürgen
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