Mexican Black Kings

[greenmonkey51]

Im thinking about getting another snake now that I have a little experience. Im thinking about getting a Mexican Black. I've researched a bit and found a lot of answers but I couldn't find a couple. What should be the warm and cool end temps. I saw a lot of different answers. Also what are their disposition like. I heard they can be nippy as hatchlings. Are there any negatives with them.

[Shelby]

I love my MBK.

They go for a bit cooler temps than a BP.. but 82-84 warm side is good, and nothing below 75 on the cool.

As with most snakes, babies can be nippy, but with such a small animal, it is unlikely to even draw blood... let alone hurt! They tame easily though.

[Python-77]

yeah mine is great also and she is a big pig, I keep her in my reptile room at the ambient temp of the room around 85*

[Shelby]

Oh yeah, major pigs. Mine will eat whether she's in shed or not.. doesn't matter.

[greenmonkey51]

What kind of girth do they have on them when there an adult. Also whats the largest meal that it would eat.

[Shelby]

They don't get very big.. probably would eat an adult mouse full grown. Girth.. I'm estimating 3/4" diameter.. though I don't really know for sure.