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Hello
From what i gathered reading the old forums these snakes prefer it cooler than most kings?
What are ideal cool and warm side temps?
Are they active at night or hide 24/7 like lets say most Pueblans do?
Thanks
Rita

I find they definatley prefer cooler temps than most other kingsnakes. They are from high altitutes.

I would say ideal warm and cool side temps would be 72 cool side to 80-82 warm side. My pair do well at a fairly constant temp
of 74-79, but I know that the thermal gradient would be more ideal.

In the wild, they hide deep in rock croppings, occasionally coming out to bask, but sometimes only expose a coil of their body to the sun to thermoregulate while the rest stays hidden.

Definatly secretive snakes.

Posted by: DeanAlessandrini at Mon Jan 24 16:54:36 2005 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ]

I find they definatley prefer cooler temps than most other kingsnakes. They are from high altitutes.

I would say ideal warm and cool side temps would be 72 cool side to 80-82 warm side. My pair do well at a fairly constant temp
of 74-79, but I know that the thermal gradient would be more ideal.

In the wild, they hide deep in rock croppings, occasionally coming out to bask, but sometimes only expose a coil of their body to the sun to thermoregulate while the rest stays hidden.

Definatly secretive snakes.

thank you very much for the info.
Rita