{"product_id":"banded-water-snake-nerodia-fasciata","title":"Serpent-rat vietnamien à la beauté bleue","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"300\"\u003eChinese Beauty Rat Snake Platinum Het. 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Subtle undertones of the typical stripes with grey and silver scales are what is most prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1374\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found throughout China and Laos, often in humid lowland forests and agricultural regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1769\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Beauty Rat Snakes inhabit tropical forests, forest margins, and agricultural zones across Southeast Asia. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic terrariums with soft substrate, climbing branches, and secure hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1785\" data-start=\"1771\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is diurnal, semi-arboreal but will remain on the ground more often than not they are extremely active. They are intelligent and alert, often tracking movement outside their enclosure. While defensive when young, they typically calm with consistent care and minimal stress. Their quick, graceful movements and awareness make them both fascinating and challenging captives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2123\" data-start=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2145\" data-start=\"2129\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2163\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults require spacious, vertically oriented enclosures of at least 5 feet × 2.5 feet × 3 feet. Provide climbing branches, hides at various levels, and visual barriers to reduce stress. The enclosure should allow both height for climbing and ground space for exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2695\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime temperature gradient of 78–86°F (26–30°C) with a basking area near 90°F (32°C). Allow nighttime drops to 72–75°F (22–24°C). Maintain humidity between 60–75%, providing consistent airflow and regular misting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2885\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2706\" data-start=\"2697\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer frozen-thawed rodents of appropriate size every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. Some individuals may accept small birds as enrichment prey items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3164\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2914\" data-start=\"2887\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Beauties are highly intelligent and visually responsive. They often observe their surroundings and are quick to explore. They require patient, confident handling but generally become manageable adults when consistently worked with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3403\" data-start=\"3166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3193\" data-start=\"3166\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to their size, activity level, and humidity needs, this species is best suited for intermediate or advanced keepers. 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