Rat Snake Mandarin Health Information
During the daytime the Mandarin Rat Snake should be kept at temperatures between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. In the evenings drop the temperatures to somewhere between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This species also requires a moist hide spot with moist sphagnum moss. They should also have a dry hiding spot. Feed appropriate sized mice and when they get bigger provide pinkey and fuzzy rats. Do not handle for 24 hours after feeding.
Breeding
Captive bred specimens are increasing. Babies seem to do quite well on pinky mice.