S'N'A Intermediate Series: Episode 28 - King Rat Snake (Elaphe carinata)

[@philipmead5113]

Fantastic Snakes to keep. I had a pair for some years. The male was pretty big and had a wonderful temperament. The female was much more nervous and would bite at every opportunity. I only experienced the musk once, and strangely that was from the calm and friendly male.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

A beautiful colubrid. The entire ratsnake family, world wide is extremely captivating. Another fantastic video.

[@ShadowEtienne]

What a beautiful snake, even entering shed! His pattern is amazing. It was interesting to see how active and responsive he was. I'm always excited to see more of the rat snakes.

[@trevor866]

In my opinion these guys may be the most rewarding colubrid to keep. They can be amazingly tolerant of Interaction as long as they are given respect. And they are probably some of the most Intelligent and responsive animals I have had the chance to work with. They certainly command a different level of understanding when it comes to the animals behaviour. Some people say they will make you bleed at every chance. Personally I find them to shy away from biting.

[@furyano1251]

I like aggressive snakes. The more aggressive the better for my liking. That’s why I love Louisiana’s brolski kings, brooks, speckled and black king snakes. Plus they get really really big in the south. People say 3 to 5 feet my ass. King snakes in the south, you never know how big they are. 7 feet is common for the Cajun kings.

[@Malayopython]

I wish there was more King Rat content and information online, especially wild studies. So underrated

[@BeneathTheGold]

Chaz~ “…I’m not gonna hurt you I promise..” Goddess~ “..I make no such promisssesss sssir..”

[@mrcrawlingstv]

I've waited for this video so long! Thank you very much Chaz. I've only found these online occasionally here state side and they always command a high price. I cannot wait to have one of my own. This will probably be my next species once I have the space for it in my new home. After that is my Ferrari reptile the Black tail Cribo.

[@candperkins2575]

I now have 4. They are my favorite snakes EVER

[@sammymay5281]

Do those make good pets

[@aessedaiclassic]

Very well done video! Love my stinker too

[@rottnk9527]

Subscribed! So much information. Well researched and nicely presented. TY!

[@C4rL72]

super cool snake, thank you guys for all your info, been watching u before I got my MBK ad since your MBK vid Ive managed to keep mine super happy n content. you guys are awesome.

[@andysmith5152]

excellent vid mate, hope the Thompson twins are keeping well, im looking forward to seeing your new stock once this is all sorted, peace.x

[@claudiahenk8048]

Gorgeous snake. I have fallen in love 😍

[@shadowsp8888]

Beautiful snake!

[@fiorinademarco9434]

I serpenti hanno una bellezza che li rende singolari così come buona parte dei rettili❤️

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

What fantastic animal! Thick and squiggly lol

[@coreymitsunaga7698]

Beautiful snake, great content as usual Chaz, and stay safe as well.

[@steverick5281]

Very informative episode, I really want a king rats now, they do cost about $400 per baby in the states. They used to be cheaper many years ago but I guess they weren't high in demand then

[@snakemannn1744]

Amazing man ,,,,

[@77tegu]

Beautiful snake

[@Germaineparham142]

Are they capable eating adult pigeons, normal gunea pigs , adult squirrel?

[@EdwardH]

Great snake - kept one for a while. She was super alert, didn't like to be seen (you could see how visual she was from behaviour) she didn't musk much, but hissed like a boxer when she bit me (which was regular) and she had decent teeth on her. She was fast. Sold her to someone who wanted to breed, and she's now a mother :) did you mention the keeling on the scales? Most snakes feel smooth, these fellas are rough. Thanks for the video, and stay safe :)

[@johnschlesinger2009]

That sure is some snake!

[@benjamink3168]

Greatest level of custard

[@einsteind]

Maybe this is a good snake for me here in Shanghai China, thanks great info/video

[@configurine]

hello from shanghai! just got one myself, picking him up tomorrow im so excited!

[@einsteind]

Can be a bit cranky at first , but they do calm down

[@configurine]

@@einsteind thx for the heads up, judging from the vids the vendor sent me tho mine is surprisingly super tame it’s immaculate

[@kevinoats6634]

awesome!!!

[@jdssurf]

I’ve noticed over the years while trying to calm snakes down like this is the sooner you get them to realize nothing actually will hurt them even if it grabs them the better. For instance I will sort of lower its neck into my other hand and gently do a bit of restraining yet allowing the snake to burrow back or fourth so it knows it can always get free. Lowering its head to other surfaces, other items to taste, smell whatever lol, then now and then inching my hand up to its neck and head allowing it to burrow through my hand almost like when you help a snake shed, sneaking a rub hear and there. Just seems to me the faster you get it to know nothing in this interaction will hurt it. Otherwise I feel they are just sitting on your hand, wondering what the fuck every single thing near them is. Now I could be way wrong about these guys. I’ve done that with lots of snakes though, doesn’t always work. Sure reminds me of a bull snake.

[@steverick5281]

Have you done this with king rats?

[@8x8johan]

Would you recommend this snake to someone how has only kept (20) ball pythons?

[@AustinTaOnYoutube]

Just picked one up!

[@DeathandRepublic]

These guys are smelly but they have such beautiful patterns

[@jdssurf]

They just seem more like gophers or bulls to me...........I’ve seen they have been really wondering about it’s scientific name still?

[@kmadadventures9767]

elaphe yonaguniensis do you keep this subspecies?

[@michaelcolbourn6719]

Is it just me or does its head look like that of a leg less lizard?

[@cjones4114]

I found one today in my yard

[@lonely6924]

I have a question. Do female king rat snakes grow bigger than males?

[@lonely6924]

I’m talking about the Chinese king rat snake and in captivity

[@BH-xh7je]

i believe so

[@starfury1636]

males bigger （most colubridae do）

[@furyano1251]

I don’t like or agree with hybrids but it is very pretty