Species information
Mexican Kingsnake
Lampropeltis mexicana
Common name
Mexican Kingsnake
Scientific name
Lampropeltis mexicana
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
This snake is sometimes called the variable kingsnake. Try to guess why. This snake has in the past divided into a number of subspecies; it is now however recognised as one species. I would suggest doing a google image search for the 3 colour morphs, "mexicana", "greeri" and "thayeri".
Locality
Mexico.
Adult size
3 ft.
Approx lifespan
Up to 20 years.
REcomended vivarium size
24x18x15in.
Basic set up type
Rocky aridland. As with all snakes make sure you provide hides in both the warm end and the cool end of the vivarium.
Diet
The best diet for the Mexican Kingsnake is rodents.
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