{"product_id":"californian-kingsnake","title":"Californian Kingsnake","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eCommon Name: California Kingsnake\u003cbr data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"120\"\u003eScientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eLampropeltis californiae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eSource: CB25\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eAdult Size: Typically 90-120 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eNative Range: Western United States and north-western Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eEnclosure: Secure, well-ventilated vivarium; minimum 120 × 45 × 45 cm for adults\u003cbr data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eHeating: Warm end 30-32 °C \/ Cool end 22-24 °C \/ Night drop 18-20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eHumidity: Moderate 40-60 % with good airflow; provide a humid hide during shedding\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eUVB: Not essential; low-level UVB may be provided\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eDiet: Appropriately sized rodents; juveniles every 5-7 days, adults every 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eWater: Fresh water available at all times\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eABOUT THIS SPECIES\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eThe California Kingsnake is a hardy North American colubrid known for its bold banded or striped patterning, most commonly in contrasting black and cream. Wild individuals show considerable variation across their range, and this adaptability is reflected in their straightforward captive care.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1818\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn nature, they occupy a wide spread of habitats from coastal scrub to semi-arid grassland and woodland. They are opportunistic feeders and active foragers, often found sheltering under cover objects or within rodent burrows. Their manageable adult size and tolerance of a range of environmental conditions have made them a long-established species in UK collections. A secure enclosure is important, as they are strong and inquisitive snakes prone to testing gaps and weak fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viperia","offers":[{"title":"Unsexed","offer_id":52898108277073,"sku":"californian-kingsnake - 001","price":83.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/California-Kingsnake_1.jpg?v=1772445210","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/californian-kingsnake","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}