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Are scarlet kingsnakes more secretive than lets say a CA kingsnake, Do you see them much or mostly hide more so than most of the bigger kings?
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It varies from specimen to specimen.

I have an 04 cali king that comes out alot, but usually only to "go to the bathroom". He'll also roam around his enclosure for hours until I throw him a few mice.

Some scarlet kings will roam out, some are quite shy and stay hiding. Some are jumpy when held, some are calm and can be held for long periods of time.

I had a 11" scarlet king that was more calm out in the open than my 18" cali king.

Mike

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Thanks I guess no actual answer to this than. I am considering one . Would you know the type that stays with white bands and doesnt get yellow bands?

Most SK from Florida get the yellow bands around 10 inches in length. I'm pretty sure it's the North Carolina SK that keep the white bands throughout adulthood.

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Thanks. Going to look for that type glad you told me because I saw a small Florida type at petstore with white bands but ofcourse its a baby.

i have 3 scarlet kings and have had them for a year and i see them at night and in the morning but some times they come out of the sand to get a drink during the day but they are not the best pet b/c you can't hold them, still i love having them ,i don't have any cal kings so can help there

Thanks. I dont intend to hold him/her when I get it but just wanted a small look at type snake for a 20 gallon long tank with driftwood,etc a natural look.
Glad to know you do see them here and there.

if you get a SK snake make sure it eat pinkies and try to get a CB snake good luck

Oh yes pinkies I will make sure its eating those dont want to have to get lizards or wean it over.
The kind of scarlet I want I may not be able to find CB as I am looking for the type with white bands and the ones I see for sale seem to be from Florida parents but I agree CB way better if I can find type I want.

Hey, one thing I want to add in...

The locale SK that you are looking for, the NC specimens, are less likely to switch over to rodents. The FL are must easier to switch to rodents, or basically start off on rodents.

Mike
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oh no did not want to hear that lol. I imagine they will in time eat pinkies?