Elaphe guttata emoryi
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This is a specific care sheet for Great Plains Rat Snakes, a subspecies titled (Elaphe guttata emoryi). For more of this species see Category:E. guttata.
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The Great Plains Rat Snake or Emory's Rat Snake (Elaphe guttata emoryi) is found in the United States from Nebraska to Texas, and into northern Mexico.
Pet Reptile (Elaphe guttata emoryi) Care Information | |
| Regions Found: | United States from Nebraska to Texas |
| Natural habitat: | Terrestrial |
| Longevity: | 15–20 years |
| Years to Maturity: | 2 years |
| Adult Size: | 3.9–5.9 feet (1.2–1.8 m) |
| Temperament: | Generally very tame, docile and reluctant to bite |
| Housing, Feeding and Climate of Elaphe guttata emoryi | |
| Housing Size: | At minimum the total length of the snake should be accomodated by the width and depth of the vivarium |
| Reptile Foods: | Rats, mice and chicks up to 1.5x the girth of the corn snake |
| Temperature: | A thermal gradient should be provided from around 21-31 °C (70-88 °F) |
| Humidity: | Low, any higher than 40% could increase chances of infection |
| Reptile Lighting: | Corn snakes do not need UV light, however a day/night schedule should be adopted |
| Special Requirements: | None |
| Breeding Elaphe guttata emoryi | |
| Breeding Difficulty: | Easy |
| Elaphe guttata emoryi Clutch Size: |
Typically 8-16 eggs, upwards of 25 |
| Gestation Period: | 30-45 days |
| Incubation Temperature: | 25-27 °C (78-80 °F) |
| Incubation Humidity: | High, |
| Incubation Period: | 55-65 days |
| Health | |
| Mites, respiratory infections and poor shedding | |
| Recommended Pet Supplies for Elaphe guttata emoryi | |
nb. All of these can be purchased from an online pet store | |
