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Also, is their care pretty much the same as a Corn snake?
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Wow, that snake is a real beauty! Hatchling kings are not normally "chill" but since they've had him for 4 mos. or so, he's obviously been handled & learned to feel safe with people. I think you did great, buying him! He's really colorful.
As to feeding, remember that colubrids have more narrow bodies, so yes, that's what I'd do too- when he needs a bigger meal, upsize first by feeding 2 fuzzies for a while, then go to hoppers, etc.
King snakes are normally chow-hounds (good eaters!) but for the first year, I'd feed him weekly, & after that, gradually go to feeding about every 10 days. I think he'll "let you know".
As far as comparing king snakes, some are way more chill than others. Some think fingers "might just fit"? (Especially if they are seldom handled.) We'll welcome your updates here.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: My New Florida Kingsnake
Originally Posted by DLreptile
Also, is their care pretty much the same as a Corn snake?
Kings are more terrestrial (ground dwellers) & more apt to dig UNDER substrates, whereas corns are more into climbing things. But temperatures & humidity are pretty much the same- both do very well at our comfortable room temperatures (70* winter to 75-80* summer) & both will use UTH warmth in just one area, with 2 hides always (one cool & one warm). Easy peasy snakes, IMO. I have kept various kings but not a Florida, btw. Excellent pets, IMO, & way less "fussy" than BPs. Being from Florida, I'd provide some humidity if you live in a dry climate- & maybe a humid-hide too.
King & milk snakes generally love this type of hide, btw. https://beanfarm.com/collections/bed...hide-out-small
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: My New Florida Kingsnake
Yeah, I'm hoping his color doesn't change too much. He pretty much just stays buried under aspen. I use a lot of aspen, so finding him is kind of a pain; I just use 2 hides and a water bowl for now.
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Re: My New Florida Kingsnake
Gratz.... What a great looking animal. Enjoy watching the little herp growing up.
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Re: My New Florida Kingsnake
Originally Posted by DLreptile
Yeah, I'm hoping his color doesn't change too much. He pretty much just stays buried under aspen. I use a lot of aspen, so finding him is kind of a pain; I just use 2 hides and a water bowl for now.
Aspen doesn't favor humidity, & since he's a Florida native, I would suggest giving him a humid hide with damp sphagnum moss inside- it's no fun trying to get a stuck shed skin off a small snake- & they can easily lose tail tips or get eyecaps stuck on too (which could mean expensive vet help).
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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Re: My New Florida Kingsnake
Very nice kingsnake! Congrats on the handsome new addition. I agree with Bogertophis, kings are pretty easy to care for. A hot spot of 84-86 is all you need. Normal ambient cool side temps of 70-75 are just fine. My kings were pretty voracious eaters too. Once they start taking multiple prey items I usually move them up to the next size. They won’t need anything larger than a jumbo mouse or small rat as adults which makes them pretty inexpensive to feed.
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