Aaron, originally the claims made here by BR and FR were that kings kept in groups in cages preferred it that way because it is natural for them. Just because a pair is found mating or 2 or 3 kings are under the same board does not infer that they are bonding. If that were the case, then that logic would mean that kings also like bonding with rattlesnakes, garters, etc. Just because multiple snakes are found under a board or tin doesn't mean they're all bonding. Only that they found suitable shelter where they are comfortable and don't mind cohabitating with one another. Kings in general have a small home range and don't usually move to far. But they don't den and group together like say the Western Diamondbacks or Timbers do. Sure many kings can be found in certain areas but this is because of proper habitat, shelter, food, etc. It's not that the kings prefer to be close to one another. I could probably keep some kings with Corns in the same cage, all snakes the same size, keep them all well fed, and I'm sure they'd do great. This does not mean they've bonded or prefer it.

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