{"product_id":"leucistic-texas-rat-snake","title":"Leucistic Texas Rat Snake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eCommon Name: Texas Ratsnake\u003cbr data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eElaphe obsoleta lindheimeri\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eSource: CB25\u003cbr data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 120-180 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eNative Range: Texas and surrounding regions of the southern United States\u003cbr data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eEnclosure: Secure, well-ventilated vivarium; minimum 120 × 60 × 60 cm for adults with climbing branches and multiple hides\u003cbr data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"568\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eHeating: Warm end 30-32 °C \/ Cool end 22-24 °C \/ Night drop 18-20 °C\u003cbr data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eHumidity: Moderate 40-60 % with good airflow; slight increase during shedding if required\u003cbr data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eUVB: low output UVB.\u003cbr data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"855\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eDiet: Appropriately sized rodents; juveniles every 5-7 days, adults every 7-10 days\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eWater: Fresh water available at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eThe Texas Ratsnake is a large North American colubrid known for its variable pattern and strong climbing ability. Wild individuals may show blotched grey and brown patterning, yellow tones with darker markings, or darker overall colouration depending on locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1807\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn nature it occupies woodlands, rocky outcrops, farmland and even suburban areas, where it actively hunts rodents and birds. It is semi-arboreal and frequently found in trees, barns and elevated structures. Its larger adult size sets it apart from many other commonly kept colubrids, and it benefits from a spacious enclosure that allows for both ground cover and vertical structure. A secure setup is essential, as this species is powerful and adept at pushing weak fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":54783629951313,"sku":"leucistic-texas-rat-snake-unsexed","price":66.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/6952\/8657\/files\/Leucistic-Texas-Rat-Snake_1.jpg?v=1788427149","url":"https:\/\/viperiareptiles.co.uk\/products\/leucistic-texas-rat-snake","provider":"Viperia Reptiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}