{"product_id":"brooks-kingsnake-flame","title":"Brooks Kingsnake (Flame)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eBrooks Kingsnake (Flame)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"299\"\u003eLampropeltis getula brooksi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooks Kingsnake, Florida Kingsnake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 m) in length, with a thick, muscular build and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"530\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Flame Brooks Kingsnake is a vivid, selectively bred colour form of the Florida population of the Eastern Kingsnake complex. It features intense red, orange, and yellow tones that glow over a faintly patterned or nearly patternless base. The typical black speckling found on wild Brooks Kingsnakes is greatly reduced or absent, allowing the warm pigmentation to dominate. The result is a bright, fiery appearance that gives the morph its name. The eyes are dark, and the scales have a polished sheen that enhances the contrast between colour gradients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Originates from selective captive breeding of the Brooks Kingsnake, a naturally occurring form native to southern Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooks Kingsnakes inhabit pine flatwoods, prairies, and agricultural areas across southern Florida. In captivity, this morph thrives in naturalistic terrariums with soft substrate, climbing branches, and secure hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooks Kingsnakes are hardy, confident, and active. They are intelligent for colubrids, often exploring their enclosures and watching movement outside. Once acclimated, they tolerate handling well and rarely display defensive behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1733\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults require an enclosure at least 4 feet × 2 feet × 2 feet. Provide multiple hides, smooth branches, and a spacious floor area. A loose, absorbent substrate such as soil, coconut fibre, or aspen helps maintain humidity and allows burrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime gradient of 78–86°F (26–30°C) with a basking spot near 90°F (32°C). Allow nighttime drops to 70–74°F (21–23°C). Keep humidity between 45–60%, offering a humid hide for shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed frozen-thawed rodents every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. They are reliable feeders with strong feeding responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brooks Kingsnakes are alert and curious but calm under regular handling. They are hardy snakes that thrive with consistent care and stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2820\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kingsnakes may prey on other snakes, so they should always be housed individually. Their bright Flame coloration is stable and does not fade with age when properly maintained under moderate lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2825\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eFlame (Polygenic Selective Trait):\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed through selective breeding for enhanced red and orange pigmentation and reduced black speckling. This is not a single-gene mutation but a polygenic line refined over multiple generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3095\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003eGenetic Combination Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003eThe Brooks Kingsnake (Flame) expresses a selectively bred, polygenic trait:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eFlame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intensifies red and orange tones while reducing dark speckling, producing a bright, fiery appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3559\"\u003eUnlike recessive or codominant morphs, the Flame trait relies on careful multi-generational selection. The result is a vivid, warm-toned kingsnake that stands out both visually and genetically among North American colubrids.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Male","offer_id":56196259119426,"sku":"scm1789651769607","price":43.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56196259152194,"sku":"fmc1789651769608","price":58.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/brooks-kingsnake-flame_1.jpg?v=1789651773","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/brooks-kingsnake-flame","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}