Description
🐍 Mexican Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigrita)
A sleek, jet-black beauty with a bold personality and beginner-friendly care*
The Mexican Black Kingsnake is a striking and highly sought-after colubrid known for its glossy, all-black appearance and calm temperament. Native to northwestern Mexico, this snake is a subspecies of the common kingsnake, valued in the pet trade for its hardiness, simple care needs, and impressive feeding response. Whether you’re a first-time reptile keeper or a seasoned collector, the Mexican Black Kingsnake makes a stunning and rewarding addition.
🖤 Key Features:
Scientific Name: Lampropeltis getula nigrita
Common Name: Mexican Black Kingsnake
Type: Terrestrial constrictor
Size: 3–4.5 feet as adults
Temperament: Curious, calm, and generally easy to handle
Coloration: Uniform jet-black with a glossy sheen
🌿 Terrarium-Friendly Benefits:
Thrives in simple to naturalistic enclosures
Tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels
Great for observing natural behaviors like burrowing and exploring
Compatible with both basic and bioactive setups
💧 Care Requirements:
Enclosure: 20–40 gallon tank for adults with secure lid
Substrate: Aspen, cypress mulch, paper, or bioactive soil mix
Temperature Gradient: 75–85°F with basking area around 88°F
Humidity: 40–60%; lightly mist as needed
Diet: Frozen/thawed mice or appropriately sized rodents once every 7–10 days
🧠 Did You Know?
Mexican Black Kingsnakes are known to be opportunistic feeders and, in the wild, will even consume other snakes—including venomous species! In captivity, they’re eager eaters and easy to maintain with a consistent feeding schedule.
✅ Excellent Pet for Beginners and Collectors Alike:
With their low-maintenance care, manageable size, and striking all-black appearance, Mexican Black Kingsnakes are perfect for new keepers who want a visually stunning and interactive pet.
Add boldness and elegance to your reptile collection with the Mexican Black Kingsnake—sleek, simple, and undeniably stunning.
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