Artemis - Russian Rat Snake - Page 8

Sylphie · 01-31-16, 09:40 AM

Yesterday Orion and Artemis tried to mate for the first time

I guess that warmer weather and switching them to small rats did the trick. Of course as it was a first try for both of them they didn't lock, but I'm glad that they are trying. In a few days we'll introduce Orion to Callisto, as she's the one I wanted to pair with him this year. I'm super exctided!

Albert Clark · 01-31-16, 10:20 AM

They all look fantastic Sylph. Congrats on your collection!

Sylphie · 02-17-16, 10:52 AM

First lock today! I'm so happy! The pair Orion and Artemis, both 3 years old

It's the first time for both of them, but I'm having big hopes! We're switching him between both females once in a while, so I hope that he'll lock with Callisto too!

macandchz · 02-17-16, 12:23 PM

when artemis was going to eat the 2 mice, were they fresh or frozen thawed? he must have a really good appetite. i wish mac did.

Sylphie · 02-17-16, 02:04 PM

All our snakes are on frozen/thawed

And yes, Russian Rat Snakes are like pigs, they will eat anything and everytime you gave. Both our 3yo are already on medium rats (one every 14-17 days).

Sylphie · 04-22-16, 07:02 AM

I did a progress pics collage of Artemis a few days ago. Excuse the watermark, I was posting it on some facebook groups

She's doing fine, gaining her weight after laying eggs, and let me tell you, she's a lot more calm than ever before. I can finally reach into her tank without any feeding bites! The other two are together in one tank for breeding, but unfortunately no locks for now.

Sylphie · 07-02-16, 10:38 AM

I haven't updated for a loooong time here! We got some nice outdoor pics, unfrtunately Callisto (8yo female) is in shed, so I'll update on her later. She was also sick few weeks ago and lost a lot of weight so is in "hospital" tank now.

Both Artemis and Orion are doing great! She got back all her weight after laying her eggs too!

Sylphie · 07-02-16, 10:39 AM

Sylphie · 07-02-16, 10:39 AM

toddnbecka · 07-02-16, 10:24 PM

Looking really good and healthy. I saw a baby Russian rat snake available on a FB reptile group the other day, and was rather tempted. Still holding out for the Prasina though, and needing to move a couple of aquariums out to make room for stacking enclosures for my current collection.

Sylphie · 07-03-16, 02:35 AM

toddnbecka, I really recommend them!

If you'll have the chance to get them and enough space, don't think too much, haha!

Sylphie · 07-04-16, 06:41 AM

Calliso shed last night, so some pics of here are below. She was having protazoa recently, is now cured but still skinny. Should be better with few more feedings!

GPREMORYIES · 09-14-16, 05:04 AM

I saw Melanistic russian rat for the first time! It's so beautiful and awesome!!!

Sylphie · 11-02-16, 01:28 PM

Woah, I didn't post here for a long time! After a few years I need to say that our Russians are the only species that I'm 100% confident working with on a daily basis (like I don't ever feel they can suprise me with some kind of attack etc.). I'm a little jumpy around our other reptiles but once you got to know your Russian it's like working with a dog (at least for me).

That's one of the reasons why russians are one of the 4 species we decided to work with (the rest is going to new homes). Below pics of three babies that still looks for their new owners. I'll post pics of our two hodlbacks someday too!

(And yeah, I know they are not the best quality, but recently it's all cloudy outside, so hard to do good pics).

Railrider1920 · 11-03-16, 01:46 PM

These Russian rats of yours are something else. I love the black and yellow. I'm wondering where here in the states I can find one.... Thanks for the pics.