California Kingsnake
CA Kingsnake Care Guide
Temperature
Basking surface: 85-90°F, Cool side: 70-78°F
Humidity
40-60%
UVB
Zoo Med T5 HO Reptisun 5.0 or Arcadia T5 HO Forest 6%
Enclosure
60 gallons or 4 x 2 x 2 ft.
Overview and Link to Care Guide
California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis californiae) are a terrestrial species of snake. Kingsnakes are known to be excellent climbers as well as swimmers, having adapted to conquer all kinds of terrain. California Kingsnakes run about 42-50″ in length. Kingsnakes are some of the most popular pet snakes in the United States, particularly the California kingsnake and Mexican black kingsnake. They’re manageably-sized, fairly tolerant of being housed in sub-ideal conditions, and generally tolerate human interaction well, which makes them good pets for people who are new to snakes.
With good care, kingsnakes can live 20 years or more.
Read the Care Guide and all about feeding frozen-thawed meals here.
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