Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Orthriophis
Species: O. taeniurus callicyanous
Background info: one of the largest growing rat snake species. They are native to vietnam- Thailand Burma areas of South east asia. They are diurnal and semi aborial.
Difficultly lvl: difficult, not for beginners.
Life span: 15-30 years
Size: 7-12 feet
Type: diurnal, arboreal
Personality and handling: blue beauties have a nervous disposition and personality can vary from calm to flighty to aggressive. Captive bred blue beauties can be tamed down with frequent short handling sessions if acquired as a hatchling.
Temperature and humidity: BBR snakes are a relatively cool climate reptile species with Temps ranging from 70-84 during the day and low 70s at night. Humidity should stay in between 60-80% during shedding humidity can be bumped up.
Diet: mice and small rats- live or frozen thawed, they aren't picky. In the wild they may eat bats, birds, eggs and other small rodents.
Cage setup: they should be housed separately and never cohoused as this will cause stress. A 20 gallon is good for a hatchling. But these snakes grow relatively fast so having larger enclosures already prepared is a must. At least 55 long is needed for an adult snake, bigger the better though. Lots of hides, climbing branches and foliage should be added.
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Reptile care and information
AléatoireHere's a collection of research I have done as well as my own experiences as a reptile own. In here you will find care sheets, tips, advise and other reptile related info!
