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A few days back, quite a thread was started for Mexican Kings. I was surprised at the response.

However, I seldom hear from Nigrita owners. I would like to hear more about behavior, and how they differ from other subspecies. Your stories & photos, please!

Ok, I don't have a ton of experience with Kings in captivity (though I've been observing and catching Eastern's all my life). The only other King I've kept for any length of time was a Mole King, and it was a very timid snake compared to Easterns and the MBK I have currently.

I have a 2.5 year old female MBK that I picked up at a show for a very reasonable price, and she is a perfect captive. She always eats, sheds easily, and doesn't strike or musk. I've heard they can be occasionally musky, but not this one. She's a beautiful little snake that I very much enjoy because she is (knock on wood) trouble free. I've also noticed that she is quite inquisitive, but I think that's because she seems to be nearly always hungry. She acts like she would eat until she burst, so I limit her feeding to prevent her from getting too chunky.

Here're a couple pics...

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Lora

My first snake was a Black Mexican King. I got it because i read they're excellent beginner snakes. So true, so true. I love her! I've bought her as a yearling. She's got a great temperment, and has a great appetite. I would highly recommend a black mexican kingsnake.

Here's my '04. Has never passed up a meal.....

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1.0 Malagasy Giant Hognose
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python
1.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake
0.1 Guyana Red Tail Boa
1.0 Ball Python
1.0 Black Milksnake
0.0.1 Tiger Rat Snake (Spilotes)
0.0.1 Blue Tongue Skink

i must agree with everyone elses post on the Mexican Black Kings. i have a pair and they are almost always active, hungry and don't musk or bite. pics soon!
Todd