EASTERN BLACK KINGSNAKE

(LAMPROPELTIS NIGRA)

STATUS: breeding  pair

AVAILABILITY: one available  

ADULT SIZE: 4 FOOT PLUS

Eastern black kingsnakes aren't seen that often here in the UK hobby . They are no where near the solid black of a good Mexican Black King; rather speckled as youngsters and attaining a more solid black colouration as adults.

These are though still very impressive and attractive kingsnakes to have in the collection.

KEY CARE FACTS

Usual kingsnake care and as with most of them they really enjoy a slightly damp substrate they can burrow into as youngsters, Growing in confidence as they grow in size.

Good feeders on rodent diet.