Bones came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on September 5, 2025, after their previous owner ran into housing issues. This little noodle is about a foot long and already eating frozen/thawed pinkie mice with enthusiasm! With their curious personality and beautiful markings, Bones is ready to grow into a confident, full-sized snake in a loving forever home. 🤍
🔍 Rat Snake Quick Care Info (based on ReptiFiles guidelines for Pantherophis spp.):
📏 Adult Size: 4–6 feet
📅 Lifespan: 15–25 years
💤 Temperament: Curious, alert, and generally docile with consistent handling
🏠 Enclosure Size: Minimum 48”L x 24”W x 24”H (120 gallons) for an adult—these snakes love to climb and explore
🌡️ Temps:
– Basking spot: 88–92°F
– Ambient: 75–82°F
💧 Humidity: 50–70% average
💡 Lighting: Low-level UVB (Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 or Arcadia D3+ 6%) recommended for overall health
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retentive mix like Reptisoil, coconut fiber, or soil/sand blend
🌿 Décor: Multiple hides, climbing branches, cork bark, and foliage to explore
🍽️ Diet:
– Hatchlings: Pinkie mice every 5–7 days
– Juveniles: Larger mice every 7–10 days
– Adults: Small rats or large mice every 10–14 days
– Always feed appropriately sized frozen/thawed prey (1.5x body width)
💧 Water: Large, shallow dish for drinking and soaking
Bones may be small now, but with proper care and time, they’ll grow into a stunning, active adult rat snake that’s as rewarding to keep as they are to watch. 🐍✨
📲 Apply today to adopt Bones:
👉 https://www.jraar.org/adoption
And remember—Facebook supporters get early access to adoptable animals for just $0.99/month:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/JRAquaticAnimalRescue/
Bones came to J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue on September 5, 2025, after their previous owner ran into housing issues. This little noodle is about a foot long and already eating frozen/thawed pinkie mice with enthusiasm! With their curious personality and beautiful markings, Bones is ready to grow into a confident, full-sized snake in a loving forever home. 🤍
🔍 Rat Snake Quick Care Info (based on ReptiFiles guidelines for Pantherophis spp.):
📏 Adult Size: 4–6 feet
📅 Lifespan: 15–25 years
💤 Temperament: Curious, alert, and generally docile with consistent handling
🏠 Enclosure Size: Minimum 48”L x 24”W x 24”H (120 gallons) for an adult—these snakes love to climb and explore
🌡️ Temps:
– Basking spot: 88–92°F
– Ambient: 75–82°F
💧 Humidity: 50–70% average
💡 Lighting: Low-level UVB (Zoo Med Reptisun 5.0 or Arcadia D3+ 6%) recommended for overall health
🛏️ Substrate: Moisture-retentive mix like Reptisoil, coconut fiber, or soil/sand blend
🌿 Décor: Multiple hides, climbing branches, cork bark, and foliage to explore
🍽️ Diet:
– Hatchlings: Pinkie mice every 5–7 days
– Juveniles: Larger mice every 7–10 days
– Adults: Small rats or large mice every 10–14 days
– Always feed appropriately sized frozen/thawed prey (1.5x body width)
💧 Water: Large, shallow dish for drinking and soaking
Bones may be small now, but with proper care and time, they’ll grow into a stunning, active adult rat snake that’s as rewarding to keep as they are to watch. 🐍✨
📲 Apply today to adopt Bones:
👉 https://www.jraar.org/adoption
And remember—Facebook supporters get early access to adoptable animals for just $0.99/month:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/JRAquaticAnimalRescue/
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, founded in February 2020, is a compassionate organization dedicated to addressing the issue of unwanted exotic pets. Recognizing the potential harm of releasing such animals into the wild, the organization strives to provide responsible alternatives. Committed to the welfare of aquatic creatures, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue focuses on finding suitable homes for surrendered pets. Through their efforts, they aim to not only ensure the well-being of individual animals but also contribute to broader conservation initiatives by preventing the introduction of non-native species into natural ecosystems. With a mission rooted in education and responsible pet ownership, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue plays a vital role in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and aquatic life.
J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, founded in February 2020, is a compassionate organization dedicated to addressing the issue of unwanted exotic pets. Recognizing the potential harm of releasing such animals into the wild, the organization strives to provide responsible alternatives. Committed to the welfare of aquatic creatures, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue focuses on finding suitable homes for surrendered pets. Through their efforts, they aim to not only ensure the well-being of individual animals but also contribute to broader conservation initiatives by preventing the introduction of non-native species into natural ecosystems. With a mission rooted in education and responsible pet ownership, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue plays a vital role in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and aquatic life.
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