{"product_id":"great-plains-rat-snake","title":"Great Plains Rat Snake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eCommon Name: Great Plains Ratsnake\u003cbr data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"117\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"155\"\u003ePantherophis emoryi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eSource: CB25\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 90-120 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eNative Range: Central and southern United States into northern Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eEnclosure: Secure, well-ventilated vivarium; minimum 120 × 45 × 45 cm for adults with climbing branches and hides\u003cbr data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eHeating: Warm end 30-32 °C \/ Cool end 22-24 °C \/ Night drop 18-20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eHumidity: Moderate 40-60 % with good airflow; slightly higher humidity during shedding\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eUVB: low output\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eDiet: Appropriately sized rodents; juveniles every 5-7 days, adults every 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eWater: Fresh water available at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eThe Great Plains Rat snake is a slender North American colubrid closely related to the better-known corn snake. It typically displays a light grey or sandy background colour with darker brown blotches running along the back and sides, providing effective camouflage in open grassland and scrub habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1758\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn the wild, this species ranges across prairies, rocky outcrops and semi-arid regions, often sheltering in rodent burrows or beneath surface cover. It is both terrestrial and semi-arboreal, making use of low branches and ledges when available. Its moderate adult size and adaptable nature make it a practical choice for a well-secured vivarium setup that offers both floor space and light climbing structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":52898094612817,"sku":"great-plains-rat-snake - 001","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Great-Plains-Rat-Snake_2.jpg?v=1772449176","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/great-plains-rat-snake","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}