{"id":59428,"date":"2022-04-16T10:54:34","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:54:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:54:34","slug":"are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Mexican black king snakes friendly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_Mexican_black_king_snakes_friendly\" title=\"Are Mexican black king snakes friendly?\">Are Mexican black king snakes friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Do_King_snakes_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do King snakes like to be held?\">Do King snakes like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_need\" title=\"How big of a tank does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?\">How big of a tank does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_much_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_cost\" title=\"How much does a Mexican Black Kingsnake cost?\">How much does a Mexican Black Kingsnake cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_king_snakes_friendly_to_humans\" title=\"Are king snakes friendly to humans?\">Are king snakes friendly to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_black_king_snakes_harmless\" title=\"Are black king snakes harmless?\">Are black king snakes harmless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_do_you_tame_a_king_snake\" title=\"How do you tame a king snake?\">How do you tame a king snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Do_King_Snakes_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do King Snakes like to be handled?\">Do King Snakes like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_often_should_I_hold_my_king_snake\" title=\"How often should I hold my king snake?\">How often should I hold my king snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Do_snakes_like_getting_held\" title=\"Do snakes like getting held?\">Do snakes like getting held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Can_King_Cobras_show_affection\" title=\"Can King Cobras show affection?\">Can King Cobras show affection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_big_should_a_Mexican_black_kingsnake_enclosure_be\" title=\"How big should a Mexican black kingsnake enclosure be?\">How big should a Mexican black kingsnake enclosure be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_many_gallons_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_need\" title=\"How many gallons does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?\">How many gallons does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_big_do_Mexican_black_kingsnakes_get\" title=\"How big do Mexican black kingsnakes get?\">How big do Mexican black kingsnakes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Does_a_Mexican_black_king_snake_need_a_heat_lamp\" title=\"Does a Mexican black king snake need a heat lamp?\">Does a Mexican black king snake need a heat lamp?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_much_would_a_king_snake_cost\" title=\"How much would a king snake cost?\">How much would a king snake cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Do_Mexican_black_kingsnakes_make_good_pets\" title=\"Do Mexican black kingsnakes make good pets?\">Do Mexican black kingsnakes make good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#How_big_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_get\" title=\"How big does a Mexican Black Kingsnake get?\">How big does a Mexican Black Kingsnake get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_king_snakes_friendly\" title=\"Are king snakes friendly?\">Are king snakes friendly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_king_snakes_harmless_to_humans\" title=\"Are king snakes harmless to humans?\">Are king snakes harmless to humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Will_a_king_snake_bite_you\" title=\"Will a king snake bite you?\">Will a king snake bite you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Do_kingsnake_bites_hurt\" title=\"Do kingsnake bites hurt?\">Do kingsnake bites hurt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_black_kingsnakes_harmless\" title=\"Are black kingsnakes harmless?\">Are black kingsnakes harmless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_king_snakes_harmless\" title=\"Are king snakes harmless?\">Are king snakes harmless?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-mexican-black-king-snakes-friendly\/#Are_king_snakes_harmful_to_humans\" title=\"Are king snakes harmful to humans?\">Are king snakes harmful to humans?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Mexican_black_king_snakes_friendly\"><\/span>Are Mexican black king snakes friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All around, <b>Mexican Black Kingsnakes make a great beginner snake. Their large size and more docile nature means that you can enjoy holding these snakes. Not to mention, they are pretty active, making them fun to watch during the day as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_King_snakes_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do King snakes like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>King snakes are similar to corn snakes in that they&#8217;re easy to handle and <b>enjoy being held.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_need\"><\/span>How big of a tank does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common Name:Mexican Black Kingsnake, Black KingsnakeLifespan:10 to 20 yearsDiet:Small mammals, reptiles, other snakesExperience Level:BeginnerEnclosure Size:<b>30 gallons<\/b>3 more rowsx26bull;Jan 18, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_cost\"><\/span>How much does a Mexican Black Kingsnake cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mexican black kingsnake is a beautiful animal with an all-black coloring that many people are drawn to. Most hatchlings are priced from around <b>$200-300 depending on the sex. Females tend to be a bit pricier than males.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_king_snakes_friendly_to_humans\"><\/span>Are king snakes friendly to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are also known to bite, though <b>their bite is not poisonous to humans. Savitzky said that some species of kingsnake are bitier and snappier than others, but that it mostly comes down to the individual temperament of the snake. In general, kingsnakes are well known for being docile once tamed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_king_snakes_harmless\"><\/span>Are black king snakes harmless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mexican black kingsnakes are <b>non-venomous snakes. Their bites may hurt but they are not poisonous to humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tame_a_king_snake\"><\/span>How do you tame a king snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mexican black kingsnake is a beautiful animal with an all-black coloring that many people are drawn to. Most hatchlings are priced from around <b>$200-300 depending on the sex. Females tend to be a bit pricier than males.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_King_Snakes_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do King Snakes like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>King Snakes make very good pets because they are very easy to care for and come in a variety of different colors and patterns. Generally curious, <b>easy to handle, and voracious feeders.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_hold_my_king_snake\"><\/span>How often should I hold my king snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Handle your kingsnake <b>at least 1-2x weekly, but no more than once daily. Snakes do not require social interaction, but handling helps the snake stay tame and is a good opportunity for exercise as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_snakes_like_getting_held\"><\/span>Do snakes like getting held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Snakes do not typically like being pet, but some that become accustomed to being handled don&#8217;t mind the human interaction. Snakes can definitely feel when you pet them but the sensation is not as desirable as it is for many domesticated animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_King_Cobras_show_affection\"><\/span>Can King Cobras show affection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At one time, the main worry of experts was that, unlike mammals and birds, snakes do not have a sufficient number of facial muscles to form expressions, and they don&#8217;t even have eyelids. <b>They cannot communicate or show affection with body language either.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_Mexican_black_kingsnake_enclosure_be\"><\/span>How big should a Mexican black kingsnake enclosure be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mexican Black Kingsnake Enclosure An adult Mexican Black Kingsnake can be comfortably housed in an enclosure measuring <b>3ft x 2ft x 2ft. This will give your snake all the space they need to live a comfortable life. You can always offer the snake a larger enclosure if you can, this is entirely up to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_gallons_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_need\"><\/span>How many gallons does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>40-gallon<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Mexican_black_kingsnakes_get\"><\/span>How big do Mexican black kingsnakes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, most kingsnakes are moderately sized, reaching an average length of <b>90-120 Centimeters (34 feet), and tend to be plump and stocky in girth. However, in captivity, some kingsnakes can exceed 1.5 Meters (5 feet).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_Mexican_black_king_snake_need_a_heat_lamp\"><\/span>Does a Mexican black king snake need a heat lamp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mexican black kingsnakes like an ambient temperature of 75-80xb0F and a basking temperature of 88-90. This is almost certainly a lot warmer than the temperature of your living room, so <b>you&#8217;ll need a heat lamp<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_would_a_king_snake_cost\"><\/span>How much would a king snake cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>less than $100 and come in a wide variety of morphs and colorations.<\/b>Facts.Common NameCalifornia KingsnakeScientific NameLampropeltis getula californiaePrice<b>~$100<\/b>SizeThree to four feet longLifespan20 to 30 years4 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Mexican_black_kingsnakes_make_good_pets\"><\/span>Do Mexican black kingsnakes make good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mexican Black kingsnake, a subspecies of the Common (Eastern) kingsnake, is a very popular snake in the reptile pet industry due to their beauty, modest size and rather tractable temperament. <b>This species is one of the first kingsnakes to be bred regularly for the sole purpose of pets!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_Mexican_Black_Kingsnake_get\"><\/span>How big does a Mexican Black Kingsnake get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 feet<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_king_snakes_friendly\"><\/span>Are king snakes friendly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>California Kingsnakes are one of the most popular pet snakes. <b>They are docile, easy to care for and cheap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_king_snakes_harmless_to_humans\"><\/span>Are king snakes harmless to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kingsnakes are one of many non-venomous snakes on the planet, making them <b>non-poisonous to humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_king_snake_bite_you\"><\/span>Will a king snake bite you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All of these snakes are venomous and can cause serious danger to people and pets, especially in wooded areas. Despite being about 30 inches smaller than the king snake, <b>copperheads account for far more bites to humans, according to The Smithsonian&#8217;s National Zoo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_kingsnake_bites_hurt\"><\/span>Do kingsnake bites hurt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not generally no, but some king snakes have a tendency to hang on to your finger\/hand for some time. Some will grind whilst doing this and that can be a bit sore and can cause a bit of bleeding. All in all though, <b>a nip from a king will not particularly hurt<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_kingsnakes_harmless\"><\/span>Are black kingsnakes harmless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are also known to bite, though <b>their bite is not poisonous to humans. Savitzky said that some species of kingsnake are bitier and snappier than others, but that it mostly comes down to the individual temperament of the snake. In general, kingsnakes are well known for being docile once tamed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_king_snakes_harmless\"><\/span>Are king snakes harmless?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>California Kingsnakes are one of the most popular pet snakes. <b>They are docile, easy to care for and cheap.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_king_snakes_harmful_to_humans\"><\/span>Are king snakes harmful to humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the king snake, Lampropeltis getulus, might be mistaken for a venomous snake, <b>he&#8217;s actually quite harmless to people and larger mammals.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are Mexican black king snakes friendly?Do King snakes like to be held?How big of a tank does a Mexican Black Kingsnake need?How much does a Mexican Black Kingsnake cost?Are king snakes friendly to humans?Are black king snakes harmless?How do you tame a king snake?Do King Snakes like to be handled?How often should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59428"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59428"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59428\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}