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| Common Name[wiki]: [[philodryas_baroni|Baron's Green Racer]] | Common Name[wiki]: [[philodryas_baroni|Baron's Green Racer]] |
| Scientific Name: Philodryas baroni | Scientific Name: Philodryas baroni |
| Genus: baroni | Genus: baroni |
| Species: baroni | Species: baroni |
| Grouping [page::snakes]: Other | Grouping [page::snakes]: Venomous |
| Difficulty: 2 | Difficulty [page::nav]: Intermediate |
| Basking Temperature: 85-90°F | Basking Temperature: 85-90°F (29-32°C) |
| Ambient Temperature: 70-75°F | Cool End: 72-77°F (22-25°C) |
| | Humidity: Moderate (30-60%) |
| | Diet: Carnivorous – feeds readily on rodents (mice, young rats), loves small birds (quail chicks), can take amphibian/reptile prey. |
| Notes: Venomous (rear fanged) | Notes: Venomous (rear fanged) |
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| ===== Summary (Quick Reference) ===== | |
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| | **Adult Size**: | ~150–180 cm (5–6 ft) total length; exceptionally up to ~210 cm (7 ft) (( | |
| [[https://www.norcalherp.com/uploads/8/0/8/3/80835988/nchs_1991.pdf#:~:text=%28Freiberg%2C%201982%29,have%20a%20black%20vertebral%20stripe]] | |
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| | **Typical Mass**: | ~500–800 g (slender-bodied colubrid) | | |
| | **Lifespan**: | 15–25 years in captivity with proper care (( | |
| [[https://specialtyserpents.com/index_htm_files/BaronsRacer.pdf#:~:text=Lifespan%20and%20Longevity%20If%20provided,Distribution%20and%20Habitat]] | |
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| | **Difficulty**: | Intermediate (rear-fanged, fast, and not for frequent handling) | | |
| | **Temperament**: | Generally shy and flighty, will musk and flee when startled rather than bite(( | |
| [[https://www.norcalherp.com/uploads/8/0/8/3/80835988/nchs_1991.pdf#:~:text=nasal%20appendage%20has%20not%20been,to%20flee%2C%20even%20when%20cornered]] | norcalherp.com | |
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| [[https://specialtyserpents.com/index_htm_files/BaronsRacer.pdf#:~:text=Handling%20Baron%E2%80%99s%20racers%20are%20not,mild%20irritation%20and%20localized%20pain]] | specialtyserpents.com | |
| )). Ensure enclosure is secure – these snakes are fast and excellent escape artists! | | |
| | **Enclosure (for Adults)**: | ~120×60×60 cm (4×2×2 ft) enclosure minimum. Larger (150×75×75 cm / 5×2.5×2.5 ft or more) is strongly recommended to accommodate this active, semi-arboreal snake (( | |
| [[https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/snake-care/baron-s-racer-care-sheet?srsltid=AfmBOorWzM9PTBavxVTXMmj6AsoYi6CPJx45v5AOHAVYePEjyHzvMIqP#:~:text=Minimum%20terrarium%20size%20for%20Baron%E2%80%99s,racers]] | |
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| | **Temperatures**: | Basking spot ~32 °C (90 °F). Warm side ambient ~29 °C (84 °F). Cool side ~24 °C (75 °F) (( | |
| [[https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/snake-care/baron-s-racer-care-sheet?srsltid=AfmBOorWzM9PTBavxVTXMmj6AsoYi6CPJx45v5AOHAVYePEjyHzvMIqP#:~:text=Specifically%20speaking%2C%20Baron%E2%80%99s%20racers%20should,other%20side%20of%20the%20enclosure| dubiaroaches.com]] | |
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| [[https://specialtyserpents.com/index_htm_files/BaronsRacer.pdf#:~:text=producing%20bulb,spot%20clean%20the%20enclosure%20for| specialtyserpents.com]] | |
| ))**Night Temperature**: ~20 °C (68 °F) ambient. Can drop to ~13 °C (55 °F) during winter brumation if breeding . Avoid sustained <10 °C (50 °F). | | |
| | **Humidity**: | ~40% day, 50–70% at night. Semi-arid overall (average <50% RH) (( | |
| [[https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/snake-care/baron-s-racer-care-sheet?srsltid=AfmBOorWzM9PTBavxVTXMmj6AsoYi6CPJx45v5AOHAVYePEjyHzvMIqP#:~:text=Best%20humidity%20levels%20for%20Baron%E2%80%99s,racers]] | dubiaroaches.com | |
| )). Increase to ~70% during shedding or provide a humid hide. Ensure moderate ventilation to prevent stagnation. | | |
| | **Hydration**: | Fresh water bowl always available (they may not soak often, but will drink). Light misting 3–6× weekly to simulate dew – they prefer licking water droplets from leaves (( | |
| [[https://dubiaroaches.com/blogs/snake-care/baron-s-racer-care-sheet?srsltid=AfmBOorWzM9PTBavxVTXMmj6AsoYi6CPJx45v5AOHAVYePEjyHzvMIqP#:~:text=Baron%E2%80%99s%20racers%20are%20a%20semi,the%20middle%20of%20the%20enclosure]]| dubiaroaches.com | |
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| | **Lighting**: | **UVB**: Not strictly required to survive, but highly recommended for long-term health. Use a low-intensity UVB (e.g. 5.0 or 6% T5 bulb) providing a UVI ~2–3 at the basking site. \\ **Photoperiod**: ~13 hours in summer, 11 hours in winter (( | |
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| )) (simulate seasonal day length). Provide bright visible light by day; total darkness at night. | | |
| | **Diet (Captive)**: | Carnivorous – feeds readily on rodents (mice, young rats), and can take birds (quail chicks) or amphibian/reptile prey. \\ Hatchlings: every 5 days (( | |
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| )); Juveniles: every 7 days; Adults: every 7–10 days. Prey ~1–1.5× the snake’s widest body diameter or ~10% of body weight (( | |
| dubiaroaches.com | |
| )). Prefer pre-killed/frozen-thawed to avoid rodent bite injuries. | | |
| | **Brumation**: | //Optional// (not strictly needed for health) but **recommended for breeding**. Cool for ~2–3 months at ~12–15 °C (54–59 °F)(( | |
| [[https://www.norcalherp.com/uploads/8/0/8/3/80835988/nchs_1991.pdf#:~:text=to%20maintain%20activity%20where%20temperatures,They%20are%20able%20to%20take]] | norcalherp.com | |
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| serpentarium.freehostia.com | |
| )). Only brumate healthy, well-fed adults (see protocol below). | | |
| | **Notes**: | <text type="warning">Rear-Fanged Venomous</text>: Possesses mild venom (opisthoglyphous); not dangerous to humans but bites can cause localized swelling (( | |
| [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philodryas_baroni#:~:text=Venom]] | en.wikipedia.org | |
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| [[https://specialtyserpents.com/index_htm_files/BaronsRacer.pdf#:~:text=Handling%20Baron%E2%80%99s%20racers%20are%20not,colubrid%2C%20some%20level%20of%20caution%2Fcommon]] | specialtyserpents.com | |
| )). Use care when free-handling. | | |
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| | <caption>Excellent, detailed video. Not sure about cohabitation, usually not a good idea, proceed with caution.</caption> |
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