Pantherophis bairdi
Key traits and size details for Baird's Rat Snake.
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A rat snake native to southwestern Texas and adjacent northeastern Mexico, occurring in rocky canyons and uplands.
Native and introduced range details for Baird's Rat Snake.
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Southwestern and central Texas and northeastern Mexico, including Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
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Provide a secure enclosure with suitable hiding places and space for the snake to move between warmer and cooler areas.
Keep clean drinking water available and replace it daily.
Measure and regulate enclosure temperatures so the snake can choose between warm and cool areas; use a thermostat with heat sources.
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