Description
The Mexican Black Kingsnake is a young adult, ready for its next home. This is a captive-bred, established feeder with a solid temperament, ideal for intermediate keepers or those ready to move beyond a first snake. Its deep, uniform black scales are a standout feature. We’ve carried this specific morph since late 2024, and its consistent popularity makes it a regular reorder item for our shop.
Stand-Out Features
- Captive-Bred & Established: This snake is feeding reliably on frozen/thawed rodents and is well-started, reducing initial setup stress.
- Classic Coloration: Exhibits the signature, glossy jet-black scales the Mexican Black Kingsnake is known for, often with a subtle iridescent sheen.
- Manageable Size: As a young adult, it’s past the fragile neonate stage but won’t reach the larger size of common boa constrictors, making enclosure requirements reasonable.
- Known Temperament: Kingsnakes are generally curious and active, and this line has shown a reliably calm disposition with regular handling.
- Hardy Species: Renowned for being a resilient and adaptable colubrid, suitable for a variety of keeper experience levels.
Technical Data
| Species | Lampropeltis getula nigrita |
| Life Stage | Young Adult |
| Sex | Unsexed (Probable Male/Female available upon request at checkout) |
| Diet | Frozen/Thawed Hopper Mice |
| Weight (measured) | 7.6 oz |
| Origin | Captive Bred (USA) |
| Recommended Enclosure | 20-40 Gallon Terrarium |
Your Questions Answered
Is this snake a good choice for a beginner?
While kingsnakes are often recommended for beginners, this young adult is an excellent step up from a corn snake or ball python for someone with basic reptile-keeping experience. Its established feeding and hardiness make the transition smooth.
What is its typical adult size?
Mexican Black Kingsnakes typically reach a manageable adult length of 3.5 to 4.5 feet. They are a moderately sized, muscular colubrid, not overly bulky, making them easier to handle than larger constrictors.
How do I set up its enclosure?
Provide a secure 20-40 gallon enclosure with a locking lid. Key elements include a under-tank heat pad on a thermostat (hot spot 85-88°F), a cool side around 75°F, a humid hide for shedding, a sturdy water bowl, and appropriate substrate like aspen bedding or coconut husk.
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