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A medium sized American rat snake, Baird’s can reach up to 5 feet and become more colourful as they age.
We are working towards improving the welfare of every pet reptile, which is why our expectations are so much higher than those of some other retailers and breeders. You want a healthy, happy pet and we know that our rat snake habitats are a great way to achieve that! Please read our article on minimum standards (see the link in the main description below) to see why our habitats are the most effective on the market.
Our animals are only available for collection in store. Speak to our care team, or visit us in-store to purchase your new pet.
Please read about our minimum standards and why we use them – it’s really important!
Feed your rat snake a defrosted rat or mouse once a week until adulthood, when the feeding frequency can be dropped to once per fortnight. Prey items should be no wider than the snake at its thickest part, and allowed to defrost overnight in a fridge before being allowed to come up to room temperature. Some snakes will strike a food item presented on tongs, whilst others prefer to have the food left in the vivarium.
Creating a suitable environment for your snake is essential for the well being of your pet.
As a hatchling, your Baird’s is quite capable of being housed in a 90cm vivarium as long as there are enough small hides for it to feel safe. As they are quite an active snake, they will appreciate being upgraded to a larger vivarium as they grow. They can be a little shy, so make sure that they always have multiple suitably sized hiding places. The enclosure should be regularly cleaned, with waste removed immediately and water bowls cleaned with a reptile safe disinfectant at least once a week.
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