The Russians are Coming!!

[dionythicus]

Russian ratsnakes, that is!! This is Igor, my male. I have a female, too, and hopefully she'll be big enough next spring to breed. They are a large colubrid that doesn't require heat, are semi-arboreal and they like water. I plan to move Igor into my 75 gal this summer with a nice water feature and branches. The female, Babushka, will move into my 55 gal, which currently houses my boa. The boa will be getting a custom enclosure. The Russian ratsnakes, elaphe schrenkii schrenki, are super friendly and you can hardly find them. I lucked out and found the male at a pet store and the female was sent to me by a breeder back east. I can't wait to breed them next year!

 

[Suzy]

They are absolutely stunning! Ever since I heard about them, I've wanted one. I didn't realize how much space they required, though. I hope your female is large enough next year. I bet it would be neat to see baby Russian Rats.

 

[Teddy Roosevelt]

I love these! Are they as curious and active as people say?

 

[RobbiesCornField]

I can't wait until you breed them either!!!!!

 

[dionythicus]

They are every bit as curious, active and docile as reported. They don't require more than about a 30-35 gal, but I would like mine to feel "at home". They love to be out and be part of the action.

 

[Michael823]

What a gorgeous snake. I had never heard of them prior to an article in one of the recent "Reptiles Magazine" issues, but the article definitely peaked my interest. Best of luck breeding them, I will definitely look forward to seeing more of these.

 

[Leologan42]

That's a nice looking snake you have there. I love the face. Good luck on the breeding project. I would love to add something like that to my collection.

 

[Tara80]

Beautiful snake. I would be interested in purchasing one from you if/when you breed them. Please keep us up on when you decide to breed! You live just a ways down the road from me so it convinces me even more that I need to get one of those.

 

[medusacoils]

When I saw the heading, I thought that I was going to have to run out and join the "Wolverines" <~~ (Red Dawn Reference).

Beautiful Snakes!

Wayne

 

[LBoz]

Heck, I thought she meant White Russians....hmph. Those really are gorgeous snakes, Kathy!

 

[ArpeggioAngel]

Fantastic looking snakes - I also may be interested when the time comes for babies!!

 

[*salAMANDA88*]

...I have been wanting a pair of these biggins for a while now!!
AWESOME! AWESOME! snakes!!....If I don't have my own when the time comes..I will be interested in a pair.
keep us posted..
Thanks so much for posting ..I love the big lugs!!

:cheers:

~~'Manda

 

[vetusvates]

Very very interesting. I like your russian rats, Dionythicus, and the nice flowers in your yard.

 

[dionythicus]

Thanks, Eric. I enjoy my gardening. It does make for some nice background when photographing snakes. lol

 

[VickyChaiTea]

Ok... those are GORGEOUS snakes! I'm so jealous.