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 |
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