This stunning adult female Mexican Black Kingsnake is healthy, feeding reliably, and displaying the rich, glossy jet-black colouration that makes this species so highly sought after. She is currently thriving in a well-furnished enclosure that provides ample floor space, secure hides, and a stable thermal gradient to encourage natural behaviours, exploration, and proper thermoregulation.
Her sleek black scales have a beautiful iridescent sheen, making her a truly eye-catching example of the species.
Common Name: Mexican Black Kingsnake
Scientific Name: Lampropeltis nigrita
Age: CB24
Morph: Normal
Sex: Female
Temperament: Calm, inquisitive, and confident; generally settles quickly when handled. Like many kingsnakes, she is very food motivated and is always enthusiastic at feeding time.
Average Adult Size: 90–120 cm
Average Lifespan: 15–20+ years in captivity
Photos taken: 02.07.26
Enclosure: 3ft vivarium
Basking/Hot Spot: 29–31°C
Ambient Temperature: 22–26°C
Night Temperature: 20–22°C
Humidity: 40–60%
Substrate: Aspen, lignocel, or a loose substrate mix that allows safe burrowing
Diet: Feeding exceptionally well on appropriately sized defrosted mice.
Mexican Black Kingsnakes are hardy, adaptable, and make excellent pets for intermediate keepers.
They are intelligent, curious snakes and are well known for being highly food motivated, making them enthusiastic feeders. As with all food-driven snakes, sensible handling practices around feeding time are recommended.
A secure enclosure is essential, as kingsnakes are accomplished escape artists.
Regular handling helps maintain their calm and confident temperament.
Photos and videos are available upon request.
Collection is currently from the shop only. Courier options will be available soon—if you need something arranged sooner, feel free to give us a call.
This stunning adult female Mexican Black Kingsnake is healthy, feeding reliably, and displaying the rich, glossy jet-black colouration that makes this species so highly sought after. She is currently thriving in a well-furnished enclosure that provides ample floor space, secure hides, and a stable thermal gradient to encourage natural behaviours, exploration, and proper thermoregulation.
Her sleek black scales have a beautiful iridescent sheen, making her a truly eye-catching example of the species.
Common Name: Mexican Black Kingsnake
Scientific Name: Lampropeltis nigrita
Age: CB24
Morph: Normal
Sex: Female
Temperament: Calm, inquisitive, and confident; generally settles quickly when handled. Like many kingsnakes, she is very food motivated and is always enthusiastic at feeding time.
Average Adult Size: 90–120 cm
Average Lifespan: 15–20+ years in captivity
Photos taken: 02.07.26
Enclosure: 3ft vivarium
Basking/Hot Spot: 29–31°C
Ambient Temperature: 22–26°C
Night Temperature: 20–22°C
Humidity: 40–60%
Substrate: Aspen, lignocel, or a loose substrate mix that allows safe burrowing
Diet: Feeding exceptionally well on appropriately sized defrosted mice.
Mexican Black Kingsnakes are hardy, adaptable, and make excellent pets for intermediate keepers.
They are intelligent, curious snakes and are well known for being highly food motivated, making them enthusiastic feeders. As with all food-driven snakes, sensible handling practices around feeding time are recommended.
A secure enclosure is essential, as kingsnakes are accomplished escape artists.
Regular handling helps maintain their calm and confident temperament.
Photos and videos are available upon request.
Collection is currently from the shop only. Courier options will be available soon—if you need something arranged sooner, feel free to give us a call.
