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ok look i ust got a king snake as u can see from the post below with the pics nd everything...i was just wondering what the temps should usually be at...and i know they can drop at night and everything...ive done my research so i dont need to hear people saying do your research before u get it.

.its just ive heard several different temps does it need to be at like 84-88 in the warm end?..if so i can do it i would probably just have to get a bigger light or 2 and a heating pad hes a very nice snake almost tagged me when i was feeding him but i moved quick enough that it was only a little scrape.
anyway i just wanted to know what temps work best for your king snakes..its a cali king snake by the way...anyway anyone who can help i appreciate it thanks alot
Chuck

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Mark

My kingsnakes do well with a heat gradient of about 73 degrees farenheit on the cool end, and about 85 degrees on the warm end. Be sure to place a hide box on each end of your enclosure so the snake can feel at home. As far as being bitten, it'll happen sooner or later if you keep snakes long enough. A bite is not a big deal, feels like pin pricks. Be sure to keep hands away during feeding time, as this is when most bites happen (at least in my experience). If you handle your snakes regularly and gently, bites shouldn'e be a problem for you.