Eastern Rat Snake

Species: Eastern Rat SnakeScientific Name: Pantherophis quadrivittatusOrigin: United States east of the Apalachicola River in Florida, east of the Chattahoochee River in Georgia, east of the Appalachian Mountains, north to southeastern New York and western Vermont, eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, south to the Florida Keys. Lifespan: 15+ YearsSize: 84”Enclosure Type: Eastern rat snakes can be active and will utilize more space if provided. Enclosure Size: An adult eastern rat snake can live comfortably in a 36” x 18” x 18” enclosure.Substrate: Many substrates can be used such as aspen, cypress, newspaper, and peat moss.Décor: Provide your animal with hides on both the warm and cool side of the enclosure. Water: Eastern rat snakes need access to a large bowl or tub of fresh, clean water that's large enough for them to soak in, and the water should be changed frequently. Temperature: Eastern rat snakes do best with a temperature gradient in their h