RUSSIAN RAT SNAKES

(ELAPHE SHRENKI)

STATUS: breeding pair 

AVAILABILITY:  summer 2025

ADULT SIZE: 6 FEET PLUS

We have a young pair of these wonderful snakes; one normal and one dark phase.

 A superb species that with its easy to keep nature combined with its naturally inquisitve and gentle personality should make it one of the top beginners snakes! Maybe it grows just that bit larger than say a Corn snake with maybe less pretty colours? Although as adults these snakes have striking patterns.

Truly lovely snakes that will slither up your outstretched hand as you open the enclosure.

KEY CARE FACTS:

Easy to keep as long as not overheated, a localised basking spot but cooler end to the enclosure down to around 20c works well. Very inquisitive and will use all the space they are given, both on the ground or climbing throughout.

Much more active during the day and on show far more than most commonly kept snakes.

Feed well on rodent diet.