Desert Banded California Kingsnake Adult
About this product
Desert Banded California Kingsnake Adult — 134+ sold. In stock at Morphdirect.
The Desert Banded California Kingsnake Adult is a proven, reliable choice for intermediate to advanced keepers seeking a hardy, visually striking colubrid. We've stocked this morph since early 2024, and it consistently draws repeat customers. Its robust nature and the excellent finish quality of our current batch make it a standout addition to any collection.
Stand-Out Features
- Distinctive Desert Banded Pattern: Features clean, high-contrast black and white bands that are a hallmark of this locale-specific morph.
- Excellent Temperament: Known for being manageable and typically calm when handled regularly, making it a good display animal.
- Proven Feeder: This species is renowned for its strong feeding response and acceptance of frozen/thawed rodents.
- Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerates a range of standard colubrid husbandry parameters well, suitable for various keeper experience levels.
- Quality Assurance: Our staff noted the exceptional finish on this batch, with no visible tooling marks and clean scale presentation.
Technical Data
| Species | Lampropeltis californiae |
| Morph | Desert Banded |
| Life Stage | Adult |
| Typical Adult Length | 3 - 4 feet |
| Weight (measured) | 3.9 oz |
| Diet | Frozen/Thawed Rodents |
| Recommended Enclosure | 40-gallon breeder or equivalent |
| Temperature Gradient | 75°F (ambient) - 85°F (warm side) |
Your Questions Answered
Is this snake a good choice for a beginner?
While kingsnakes are generally hardy, this adult is best suited for keepers with some reptile experience. Their strong feeding response and occasional food-motivated behavior benefit from confident handling.
What is its current feeding schedule?
As an adult, it is typically fed one appropriately sized frozen/thawed rodent every 10-14 days. Specific feeding records are provided at the time of purchase.
How is the snake shipped?
We ship via FedEx Priority Overnight to ensure arrival by 10:30 AM. The snake is securely packaged in an insulated box with heat or cool packs as needed for safe transit.
✅ Plain brown box — no markings
✅ Not happy? Return within 30 days.
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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| Age | Adult |
| Species | Live Animal |