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#2045292
JHR64
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Leucistic Rat Snake 
I saw a Leucistic Rat Snake and was really impressed with it. I would like to see if it is possible to find one for sale or adoption. JHR64
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07/25/09 07:46pm
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#2046553
Amphibiandude
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Message To: JHR64 In reference to Message Id: 2045292
Leucistic Rat Snake
Yes, what you probably saw was a leucistic texas rat snake, which happen to be very common in the pet trade. There are alot for sale on kingsnake .com in the classifieds and there are also a bunch for sale at expos.
But if you buy one be sure to research its proper care BEFORE YOU BUY IT
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07/28/09 08:46am
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#2047044
Lovin2act
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Message To: Amphibiandude In reference to Message Id: 2046553
Leucistic Rat Snake
And many have nasty tempers that may take some major TLC to get them calmed down. So ask about that when you find a potential pet if you cant handle one that may bite. There are some gems out there that are totally cool from birth. I got lucky recently and found an adult that is more mellow than my milksnakes.
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07/29/09 12:11am
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#2047232
Amphibiandude
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Message To: Lovin2act In reference to Message Id: 2047044
Leucistic Rat Snake
well usually if you get one when its young then by the time it is big enough to really bite hard it should have calmed down
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07/29/09 11:19am
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#2047244
Lovin2act
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Message To: Amphibiandude In reference to Message Id: 2047232
Leucistic Rat Snake
Definitely. I just hear alot about it being hit or miss. I see people reporting alot how they have really sweet adults, and then they have other adults that are just evil no matter what you do. Either way though these guys are gorgeous and make great display animals! I would be happy with one if it was good natured or not.
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07/29/09 11:52am
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#2047542
JHR64
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Message To: Amphibiandude In reference to Message Id: 2047232
Leucistic Rat Snake
Thanks for the feedback. I definitely will take the time to learn more about them before I take one in.
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07/29/09 08:20pm
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#2047543
JHR64
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Message To: Amphibiandude In reference to Message Id: 2047232
Leucistic Rat Snake
Thanks. I don’t mind a nip every now and then. It would not deter me. The one I handled this past weekend was as docile as my corn snake. JR
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07/29/09 08:22pm
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#2047718
Lovin2act
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Message To: JHR64 In reference to Message Id: 2047543
Leucistic Rat Snake
Right on! You wont regret it I dont think!!! And they are a breeze to keep and very undemanding. Great feeders too :-) Good luck to you and I hope you find a terrific one out there!
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07/30/09 12:23am
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#2080283
Dark_zero_1_0_1
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Message To: JHR64 In reference to Message Id: 2045292
Leucistic Rat Snake
there is one thing that you really need to look for when you buy them though leucistic texas rats were inbreed a lot and as a result there has been a small problem with some of them their eyes bulge out of their head it is not a major problem they still make good pets but you DO NOT want to use them as a breeder i have 3 of them right now and they can be aggressive but it is not very hard to tame them down well it wasn’t for mine i could have just got lucky though and they are not very expensive your looking at spending 40-50 for a baby and 100-125 for an adult at a store and if you have a pet store that isn’t like pet co or petsmart they can more than likely order one for you
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10/04/09 06:42pm
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#2080898
Tav13
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Message To: Dark_zero_1_0_1 In reference to Message Id: 2080283
Leucistic Rat Snake
My favorite Rat snake by far. Hardy, spunky attitude, and usually do great as captives. And yep their are alot of bug eyes out there, but they still make great pets. I say do your homework (pretty basic) and go for it. Bug eyes need love too! :)
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10/06/09 11:53am
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#2088336
Cobo
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Message To: JHR64 In reference to Message Id: 2045292
Leucistic Rat Snake
hi JHR64.
are you still interested in a leucistic rat ?
i have one for sale.
cobo. 
p.s I’am in n.y
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10/24/09 08:44pm
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