Species information
Blotched Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula goini
Common name
Blotched Kingsnake
Scientific name
Lampropeltis getula goini
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The blotched kingsnakes pattern is highly variable. It can be banded, striped, blotched or even without pattern. The colour is typically black/brown, with lighter yellow/white markings (these are what make up the variable patterning).
Locality
Florida.
Adult size
3-5 ft.
Approx lifespan
Up to 20 years.
REcomended vivarium size
30x15x15in.
Basic set up type
Woodland. Provide hides at both the warm and and the cool end, use bark chips or news paper as a substrate. If you use bark chips make sure you don't feed on the substrate.
Diet
The best diet for the Blotched Kingsnake is one that is made up of rodents.
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