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SOLD!! Early '09 Female Leucistic Ratsnake - No Bug-Eyes - Good Disposition!

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Sold! Thanks a ton PCJReptiles! :)

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I have a female leucistic ratsnake that needs to find a good home. I'd purchased her recently, but her future mate went AWOL and hasn't yet returned, so I've decided to scrap the breeding project.

She's got a surprisingly good disposition for a leucy rat, will rattle her tail, but hasn't struck once (the sole exception being the first time I sexed her). Is a little flighty first out of the cage, but calms down easily, regular handling seems to keep her 'tame'. She's got a lovely head, no bug eyes, very nice silvery-blue colour to them. Eats well on f/t, a little hestitant with live, but doesn't turn down meals. She's growing very quickly and would be an excellent addition to a collection, great potential breeder.

I'm looking to trade for a blizzard cornsnake, or maybe a hatchling pair? Other offers would be considered as well, corns are really my preference though. I'd sell her for $65 +shipping, let me know your zip code, but it's usually between $30-45ish. Again, I'm willing to negotiate. I'm in Irving, TX and would meet up for local trade/sale too.

Pictures below (I'm sorry the last one is so blurry! Didn't realize it until I'd uploaded it, but it's mainly to show you her size :) )





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I've been looking for a leucistic ratsnake for educational purposes. I know you said she has a good disposition but wanted to also know if she is cage aggressive. Once she calms down does she move around a lot or does she eventually settle in your hands?
 
If you just reach in and pick her up, she's not any problem. A little flighty sometimes, but not aggressive. If you're moving slow, or messing with things in the cage, she'll rattle some and raise up a bit, but hasn't ever struck at me :) I do think she'd be a good snake for educational purposes because of how well she calms down with regular holding (and I assume that with continued regular holding, she'd probably be even better as she gets older).

As far as being held, once she's calm, she'll move some, the normal cruising around your hands and whatnot, but doesn't stay perfectly still or anything. She does settle, and hasn't tried to launch away like some of em will ;)
 
Thank you for the quick response. Currently what type of enclosure are you housing her in? How often do you feed her f/t? Mice or rats?
 
No problem! She's got a ten gallon to herself at the moment, getting one f/t mouse a week. Just let me know if you have anymore questions, thanks! :)
 
Do you have a uth or bulb for heat? Does she have the option to climb and if so does she take advantage of it or does she prefer being on the ground? How are her sheds? To keep her "tame" how often do you handle her? Have any kids handled her? I appreciate your time with all the questions...:D

What would be shipping costs to 60613?
 
Haha, no worries, do you wanna send me a message? :) She has a under tank heater right now, her enclosure is moderately decorated and she does explore from time to time (driftwood pieces and whatnot), her sheds are regular and easy, she likes to soak, and is growing fast. I handle her daily, usually after work, and while I haven't had kids handle her, I do have friends who are also into herps who've handled her without problems.

Shipping to your location with FedEx looks like it's $42, if you're interested in her, I'd round the price down to $100 shipped. If you have a trade offer, just let me know! Thanks!
 
Odd, I haven't received it. No worries, maybe something's wrong with my inbox, we can discuss it here :)
 
Sorry not sure what happened.

Your leucy is just stunning! I am still waiting if a friend is willing to let go of his female leucy. It is a local sale and I know his snake is very tame and used to kids.

If he decides to keep her than would you consider holding your snake for 2 weeks (after payment received) before shipment because my snakes have custom wooden enclosures and would need time to have one built for her. I will know hopefully by Wednesday this week.

When you feed her does she take it off tongs or just lay it in her cage? Do you transfer her to another cage to eat?

Again, I appreciate your time with all the questions...:)
 
Hi again :D Yeah, no problem, I certainly wouldn't mind holding her for you following payment :) I move her to a 5 gallon for feeding, she just takes the mouse as it lays there, reaaaally not a picky eater at all, she hasn't yet turned down a meal!

And no worries, I'm happy to answer any questions you have!
 
Okay, couldn't resist more questions. Is she head shy? Easily startled with fast movement or loud noises? Just want to get a sense of how much tolerance she currently has in public setting situations as an educational snake.

Also, it has been steamy hot in Chicago and I am sure Texas is no exception. Any special packing you do for the heat when shipping or do you wait until the temps get cooler?

Your patience with me has been golden!:yesnod:
 
Hi there!
Yeah, it's sweltering here, I'm fine doing a cool pack on one of the slightly-less-sweltering days, but I really don't want to send her out in these triple digit/near triple digit temps :( That's something we're just going to have to keep an eye on, I think.

As far as being headshy, well, she doesn't like being touched there, but I've brushed coconut mulch off her head before with minor flinching. Doesn't seem to care too terribly much about movement around her after she's settled down, but that one's a bit hard for me to judge. I do carry her around while handling her, but there's not a whole lot of movement in the house! I've photographed her at close range without threats or injury, if that's anything ;)

I hope that answers your question some, thanks again!
 
Still available folks! Her mate turned up about a week ago, and other than being a little dehydrated, was just fine. He's taken a meal since then, I'm willing to let the pair go for $120! Trades still considered as well, thanks :)
 
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