Rat Snake Trans Pecos Health Information
Larger wild-caught specimens of Trans-Pecos Rat Snakes usually do not fare well in captivity unless Kangaroo Rats are offered as a food source.
They do not require much maintenance and if you take proper care of them, they will live a very long time. Like all snakes they shed so be careful about feeding and handling during this time. Enclosures for Trans-Pecos Ratsnakes should include hiding spots.
Breeding
The Trans-Pecos Ratsnake is commonly bred in captivity. In the wild mating occurs from spring until fall depending on location. In the Hueco Mountains it is reported that these snakes breed in September and early October, while near Big Bend they usually mate in July and August. In the Guadalupe Mountains two breeding seasons are witnessed, in spring and fall.
