Cave dwelling rat snakes
Moved my pair of Orthriophis taeniurus ridleyi (cave dwelling rat snakes) into a new set-up and figured that's a good time to snap some quick pics. Lucy and Ricky.
One of these days I'll get some good photos.. one of these days. what's that over there? http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...ucy4_2012b.jpg Fresh water http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...ucy4_2012c.jpg Close-up http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...cky4_2012a.jpg Run, back into the cave http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...cky4_2012b.jpg thanks for looking -April |
Those are very neat!
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thank you! They were on my wish list for a very long time.
These snakes have the most intense feeding response I've ever seen, I'll try to get a video of it. |
D'awww Lucy and Ricky, how cute! Cave dwelling rats are just the coolest thing, love those tails! <3 They're on my wishlist too, but I can't realistically see myself getting some for a few years. Someday though~ ;)
I hear a lot about their feeding response, so that sounds like fun! :D Feeding moments aside, how is their temperament? Also if I can ask - how large/old is your pair? *nosy* I've actually never seen that species in person... never at a show or anything, and I don't even see too much of them online either. Bit of a bummer, I really wish there was more out there on them. :o So thank you so much for sharing since I can't get enough of those guys! :p The new set ups look awesome too, so I'm sure they're happy! The rock walls are especially neat! :thumbsup: |
thanks! I told myself Someday for a while too, they're worth the wait!
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another hobbyist. So they were already adults and had been worked with a lot. They can be huffy and strikey when in the cage but usually once out I can handle them fine. They are pretty much constantly on the move, like big giant corn snakes haha. The strike though is surprisingly strong! I mean, they hit harder than my big boa constrictors do and it's over and over - *wham*wham*wham* like a firecracker. I haven't measured them but they are over 6' in length or close to it. I'll make sure to get some vids up soon. I've only seen them at shows a couple of times. They can be hard to find, it took me a while to find these two and I pretty much just got lucky. :yesnod: |
Lucky you!!! They sound awesome! :D
"Big giant corn snake" LOL That's perfect, makes 'em fun to watch! They're so pretty, it'd be a right shame if they were shy~ :p Their strikes sound like it'd be something to see too. :eek: Well never a boring moment right? I imagine it keeps you on your toes during feeding times. :rofl: Thanks for the answers though, it's great learning more about these guys! :yesnod: |
couple more pics, took these last night
fresh shed: http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...cy4_28_12a.jpg closer: http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...cy4_28_12b.jpg This shows how they love to trash their enclosure and make a big ol mess, and everytime I'm in the snake room, they always watch what is going on. http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m...ky4_28_12a.jpg |
I'm SO jealous, April, I think these are the most elegant snakes ever. Please keep sharing photos.
One day, if I ever hit the Real World.............. :thumbsup: Do you handle them much? How do they tolerate it? |
I handle them every once in a while. My dad likes them and my BPs, so I usually take them out when he is over. The original owner handled them a lot when they were younger which is a huge part of how docile they are (imo). I'm curious to see the behavior of the babies.
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:eek: Awesome!!!
Thanks so much for sharing, they look gorgeous! The shiny, new skin makes their colors even more vibrant! <3 I love that golden orange, it's actually nicer than a lot of others I've seen who are more olive in color, plus it really contrasts with the skunk tail. :thumbsup: I remember the first time I ever saw a picture of this species, my first thought was that it was two different snakes coiled up together. "Where's the stripey one's head?" :rofl: Quote:
Kinda reminds me of my gophers, I redid their enclosure last weekend which immediatly encouraged them to -trash it- do some radical redecorating of their own. lol This is why I can't have pretty things. :rolleyes_ Ones like that may be more of a handful, but they're just so entertaining~ :D So I too am curious to see what the babies will be like in regards to personality! :yesnod: I apologize if you mentioned this earlier and I didn't catch it, but are you breeding Lucy and Ricky this year? |
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