Species information
Bullsnake
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Common name
Bullsnake
Scientific name
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
Bullsnakes are relatively large stock colubrids, they are yellow, cream or buff with black, brown or red saddles/blotches. They also have a pattern of dorsal blotches, in the same colour.
Locality
Great Plains states, Mexico, Southern Canada.
Adult size
6-8ft
Approx lifespan
Upto 20 years
REcomended vivarium size
4x2x2ft or larger.
Basic set up type
Woodland, provide secure hides at both ends of the vivarium (both warm and cool). Use bark chips as a substrate and use bark pieces of decorate/provide climbing structures.
Diet
Bullsnakes should be fed rodents of the appropriate size.
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