Until recent years, the species was rarely seen and wild-caught specimens were not kept with much success. Hatchlings do well, and feed well on pink mice. The species has a steadily-increasing US population. Most mandarin ratsnakes are alert and rather high-strung snakes. They seldom bite in defense or annoyance.
Older animals settle down and become quite calm.
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