{"product_id":"untitled-sep25_08-12-50","title":"CALIFORNIA KING SNAKE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBanded California Kingsnake — Sales \u0026amp; Care Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Banded California Kingsnake is a hardy, attractive colubrid known for its bold black-and-white banding and generally manageable temperament. It makes a good choice for keepers looking for an active, relatively easy-to-care-for snake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to California and parts of the southwestern United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, rocky areas, scrublands, and woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly associated with the California kingsnake complex (\u003cem\u003eLampropeltis californiae\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical adult length: \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome individuals may reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales are generally smaller than females.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily carnivorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptive snakes are typically fed appropriately sized frozen\/thawed rodents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles generally eat smaller prey more frequently than adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrey should be approximately the same width as, or slightly larger than, the snake's widest point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnclosure Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuvenile: \u003cstrong\u003e20-gallon enclosure or equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult: \u003cstrong\u003e40–75 gallons or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA larger enclosure is recommended when properly furnished with hides, climbing opportunities, and enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snake should have enough room to fully stretch out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater \u0026amp; Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended water temperature: \u003cstrong\u003eroom temperature to approximately 75°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a clean, appropriately sized water bowl at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm side: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool side: approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–75°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA temperature gradient allows the snake to regulate its body temperature naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways verify temperatures with reliable digital thermometers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide at least \u003cstrong\u003etwo secure hides\u003c\/strong\u003e, one on the warm side and one on the cool side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a secure enclosure because kingsnakes are excellent escape artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide appropriate substrate such as aspen, cypress mulch, or another snake-safe bedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain good ventilation while preventing excessive dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle gently and regularly once the snake has settled into its new enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow a newly acquired snake time to acclimate before beginning frequent handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use frozen\/thawed prey when possible for safety and convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever leave uneaten prey in the enclosure for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide fresh drinking water at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanded California Kingsnake:\u003c\/strong\u003e An attractive, hardy species with striking coloration that can make an excellent addition to a responsible reptile collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMB 2026","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50530037924075,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/0883\/7099\/files\/F2C0E3ED-2057-4621-893A-D2E28B449381.jpg?v=1790347168","url":"https:\/\/supermorphbros.com\/products\/untitled-sep25_08-12-50","provider":"SMB 2026","version":"1.0","type":"link"}