Black rat snakes as pets?

brandonh · 11-03-11, 09:35 PM

i come across these sometimes in the wild and i always wonder how well they would do as pets ?

Thanks

SSSSnakes · 11-03-11, 10:15 PM

They are normally aggressive at first but will settle down after a while. Be prepared to be bit a few times. Although wild caught normally have parasites and do not survive very well in captivity. Get yourself a captive bred one.

brandonh · 11-03-11, 10:24 PM

thanks for the info

i will see if i can find a cb for sale.

youngster · 11-03-11, 10:27 PM

Saw these earlier today.
kingsnake.com Classifieds: 1.5 Yr Old Male Black Ratsnake
kingsnake.com Classifieds: Hatchling Black Ratsnakes

infernalis · 11-03-11, 10:27 PM

If not, Panacure is a great dewormer for snakes. readily available at any vet, commonly used on dogs.

SSSSnakes · 11-03-11, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by infernalis

If not, Panacure is a great dewormer for snakes. readily available at any vet, commonly used on dogs.

It can also be ordered online. Some vets will not sell it to you unless they see the snake and then you have to pay a vet visit.

brandonh · 11-03-11, 10:33 PM

thanks for the 2 links saved great deal of searching

thanks for the dewormer tip also how is the Panacure used?

SSSSnakes · 11-04-11, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonh

thanks for the 2 links saved great deal of searching

thanks for the dewormer tip also how is the Panacure used?

Orally. Amount dosed according to body weight.

brandonh · 11-04-11, 12:21 AM

ok cool, thanks for that

Will0W783 · 11-04-11, 08:34 AM

Rat snakes are cool as pets- they are active and curious snakes, but definitely get a captive bred one. Wild-caught snakes require parasite treatment and acclimation, which is not easy if you're not experienced.