Rat Snake Trans Pecos behavior

The Trans-Pecos Ratsnake has grown in popularity among hobbyists within the last decade.

Trans-Pecos Ratsnakes are calm snakes that typically don't mind being held and don't get too large. The Trans-Pecos Ratsnake is common in the pet trade and is usually not difficult to find. These snakes grow amazingly fast. If you feed them enough they can reach lengths of up to a foot and a half long in just under half a year. As juveniles, they can be a little skittish and standoffish and you may need to handle them often to get them used to you. Once they do get used to you, though, they will usually become quite used to handling and are often easy to hold. In the wild, the Trans-Pecos Ratsnake lives in the deserts of Texas, Mexico and a portion of New Mexico near El Paso. Daytime sightings in the wild are rare and uncommon. If you're looking for a good-sized snake that is calm and attractive the Trans-Pecos Rat Snake may be the snake for you. Their coloring and pattern are proving to be very attractive to collectors and breeders alike.