{"product_id":"mexican-black-kingsnake","title":"Mexican Black Kingsnake","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"285\"\u003eMexican Black Kingsnake\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eLampropeltis getula nigrita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Black Kingsnake\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"389\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adults typically reach 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 m) in length, with a thick, muscular build and smooth, glossy scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mexican Black Kingsnake is a striking, uniform-coloured species known for its deep, jet-black scales that can exhibit a metallic blue or purple sheen under natural light. Unlike most other kingsnake subspecies, which display banded or patterned appearances, this species is almost entirely patternless, occasionally showing faint speckling along the sides in juveniles that fades with age. Adults are completely black from head to tail, with the glossy surface of their scales giving them a polished, mirror-like finish. The eyes are dark with little contrast against the surrounding scales, and the underside is a deep, consistent black. This sleek, shadowy appearance makes them one of the most visually iconic kingsnakes in herpetoculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to northwestern Mexico, particularly the Sonoran Desert and surrounding arid regions of Sonora, Sinaloa, and parts of Baja California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Black Kingsnakes inhabit deserts, rocky scrublands, and dry grasslands. In captivity, they thrive in naturalistic terrariums with soft substrate, climbing branches, and secure hiding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eBehaviour:\u003c\/strong\u003e These snakes are confident, alert, and intelligent. They are known for their strong feeding response and curiosity but are calm and easy to handle once accustomed to regular interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1894\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eCaptive Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide an enclosure at least 4 feet × 2 feet × 2 feet for adults. Include multiple hides, climbing structures, and smooth décor. A naturalistic substrate such as soil, coconut fibre, or aspen allows burrowing and helps regulate humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain a daytime gradient of 78–86°F (26–30°C) with a basking area near 90°F (32°C). Allow nighttime drops to 70–74°F (21–23°C). Maintain humidity between 40–60%, with a humid hide available during shedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer frozen-thawed rodents every 7–10 days for juveniles and every 10–14 days for adults. Mexican Black Kingsnakes are enthusiastic feeders that rarely refuse meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eBehaviour in Captivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm, confident, and hardy, these snakes are adaptable and tolerate handling well. They thrive under consistent husbandry and make excellent display or educational animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kingsnakes should always be housed individually, as they may consume other snakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2919\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eGenetics Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003eThe Mexican Black Kingsnake is a naturally uniform-coloured subspecies of \u003cem data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eLampropeltis getula\u003c\/em\u003e rather than a selectively bred morph. Some selective breeding projects have focused on enhancing the reflective blue or violet sheen of the scales, producing high-gloss line-bred variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt; data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3531\"\u0026gt;\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3533\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eSpecies Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3950\"\u003eThe Mexican Black Kingsnake (\u003cem data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eLampropeltis getula nigrita\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most highly regarded and well-recognized\u003cstrong data-start=\"3639\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ekingsnakes in herpetoculture. Its solid black coloration, calm temperament, and ease of care make it a staple among both beginner and advanced keepers. Sleek, striking, and remarkably adaptable, this species exemplifies the beauty of natural minimalism in reptile form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tails and Scales","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":56196222943554,"sku":"ebg1789650910158","price":122.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Male","offer_id":56196222976322,"sku":"vjk1789650910159","price":144.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Female","offer_id":56196223009090,"sku":"lxi1789650910160","price":109.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/8380\/8066\/files\/mexican-black-kingsnake_1.png?v=1789650915","url":"https:\/\/abrasionresistclad.shop\/products\/mexican-black-kingsnake","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}