{"product_id":"oriental-rat-snake","title":"Oriental Rat Snake","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"95\"\u003eCommon Name: Oriental Rat Snake\u003cbr data-end=\"129\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eScientific Name: Ptyas mucosus\u003cbr data-end=\"233\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eSource: WC\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"303\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 150–190 cm total length\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"472\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eNative Range: South and Southeast Asia including India, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"474\"\u003eEnclosure: Large terrestrial or semi-arboreal terrarium; minimum around 180 × 90 × 90 cm with climbing branches, hides, and open space for movement\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eHeating: Basking spot 30–32 °C; ambient 22-24 °C; night drop around 20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"770\"\u003eHumidity: 55-70 % with good ventilation and occasional misting\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"931\" data-start=\"875\"\u003eUVB: low-level UVB\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eDiet: Carnivorous; rodents, birds, and other appropriately sized prey offered regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003eWater: Large water dish for drinking and occasional soaking\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1160\" data-start=\"1142\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003ePtyas mucosus, commonly called the Oriental Rat Snake, is a large, fast-moving colubrid snake widely distributed across South and Southeast Asia. It is non-venomous and known for its speed, alert behaviour, and strong climbing ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eThis species inhabits forests, grasslands, farmland, and even areas close to human settlements. It is an active daytime hunter that feeds on rodents, birds, lizards, and other small vertebrates, making it an important natural pest controller in many ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003eIn captivity, Oriental Rat Snakes require spacious enclosures with climbing structures, secure hides, and room to move. Providing a proper temperature gradient, moderate humidity, and a diet of appropriately sized prey supports healthy activity levels, natural behaviour, and overall wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia UK","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":52885279113553,"sku":"oriental-rat-snake - 002","price":113.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":53837097304401,"sku":"oriental-rat-snake - 003","price":113.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/Ptyass-mucosus_1.jpg?v=1769199613","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/oriental-rat-snake","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}