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King Snake

Lampropeltis getula · Colubridae

This page preserves an imported legacy dataset record for discovery. Values below are unverified and must not be treated as a ReptBase source-audited husbandry recommendation.

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01 / Imported record summary

Legacy dataset reference only

Imported reference. Source review pending. Do not treat this page as a complete care recommendation. The imported legacy record has not completed a ReptBase section-level source audit.

The imported legacy record states: Named 'king' because they frequently hunt and eat other snakes, including venomous ones.

Imported native region: North America (unverified)

02 / Recorded values

Recorded legacy values

Recorded legacy values below are imported and unverified. They are not ReptBase recommendations.

Imported care-level label
beginner unverified
Imported adult size
Up to 150 cm unverified
Imported lifespan
About 20 years unverified
Imported diet type
carnivore unverified
Imported habitat pattern
temperate unverified
Family
Colubridae
Imported enclosure dimensions
120 x 45 x 45 cmImported · unverified · length x width x height
Imported ambient band
75-82°FImported · unverified
Imported basking surface
85-88°FImported · unverified
Imported humidity band
40-60% RHImported · unverified

The imported legacy record states (enclosure): Secure enclosure is mandatory. They can squeeze through surprisingly small gaps.

The imported legacy record states (diet): Famous for their willingness to eat almost anything. Don't handle right after they smell food.

The imported legacy record states (behavior): Active and curious. Great display animals as they often explore during the day.

The imported legacy record states (social): Known for eating other snakes. NEVER cohabitate.

Foods listed in the old dataset imported · unverified

  • Mice (frozen-thawed)

Signs listed in the imported record

  • Smooth scales
  • Clear eyes
  • Active exploration
  • Strong feeding response

Imported · unverified

Concern signs listed in the imported record

  • Lethargy
  • Sunken eyes
  • Regurgitation
  • Wheezing

Imported · unverified · not a diagnosis

03 / What has not been verified

This value has not yet completed a ReptBase source audit

  • Enclosure minimums and product recommendations
  • Heating, UVB, humidity and substrate protocols
  • Feeding ratios, schedules and supplementation claims
  • Social-housing claims
  • Health lists as diagnostic guidance
  • Setup-cost figures as live market prices

Do not treat this as a complete care recommendation.

04 / Questions to verify before using the record

Check before acting on any imported value

  • Which primary sources support this enclosure size for the adult animal?
  • Have heat, UVB and humidity been measured in a comparable enclosure?
  • Does a reptile-experienced veterinarian agree the listed signs are actionable?
  • Are diet notes current for the life stage you are planning for?
  • Is a source-audited ReptBase guide available for a better-supported alternative?

05 / General measurement and veterinary safety note

Measure conditions. Seek veterinary care when needed.

Outdoor climate and imported bands do not set enclosure targets. Enclosure dimensions, materials, ventilation, heat-source distance, thermostat control and measured warm/cool sides change every decision.

This is not a diagnosis. Sudden weakness, breathing difficulty, seizures, major injury or collapse warrants urgent contact with a reptile-experienced veterinarian.

06 / Editorial status

Imported species record

Current statusImported species record
Detailed source reviewPending
Page typeSpecies record · not a care recommendation

Care by location

King Snake care profiles by city

Seasonal setup-pressure estimates for each recorded city. Each profile links the species range to outdoor normals and is a planning aid, not a recommendation.