Description:
- A non-venomous type of snake
- Beautify shiny black scales throughout the whole body
- Tame and easy to keep in captivity, suitable for begineer snake enthusiasts
- They are nocturnal animal and active at night
Distribution:
- Mostly Mexican black kingsnakes are found in Sonora, north western of Mexico
- And partially in southern Arizona
Breeding:
- between March and June
Nesting:
- 6 -12 eggs per clutch
- Incubation period is about 65 to 82 days at 27C to 28C
- Hatchling is about 18 cm to 20 cm
Size:
- Up to 4 feet for an adult snake
Lifespan:
- 15 years
Diet:
- Naturally they eat reptile and amphibian, eg. frog, toad, lizard, bird, and rodent
- As other kingsnakes, Mexican black kingsnake also eats snake (venomous and non-venomous)
- In captivity, the meal frequency should be within 4 to 6 days with raised mice.
Habitat:
- Dry areas of semi-desert mountainous area
- In captivity, as it is ophiophagus, it should be house seperately with other snakes
- Day temperature: 26C to 32
- Night temperature: 21C to 24
- Low humidity
Common Disease:
- -
For more snake information:
- Recommend captive Mexican Black Kingsnake as pet since they are more doctile