Species information
Black Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus lodingi
Common name
Black Pine Snake
Scientific name
Pituophis melanoleucus lodingi
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The Black Pine Snake is a large thick set colubrid. The background colour is brown or black on which are set black saddles, on some darker specimens these saddles aren't even visable.
Locality
The Florida/Alabama border.
Adult size
5-7ft
Approx lifespan
Upto and occasionally beyond 20years.
REcomended vivarium size
A 4x2x2ft vivarium should be the minimum considered for a mature Black Pine Snake
Basic set up type
Dry savannah, this snake may climb occasionally so it may be worth providing a few sturdy branches. Provide hides in the warm and cool end.
Diet
A diect consisting of rodents is best for the Black Pine Snake.
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