>I keep few of the larger kings and wanted to ask if the >scarlet kingsnake is type of reclusive small snake that hides >24/7 or close to that ?

Yes, pretty much. They are almost entirely nocturnal and very shy beyond that.

Also, if you are getting a SK, you should make sure of two things -
1. It eats pinkies. Many SKs are tough to switch to pinkies/fuzzies and many wild caught ones that are sold are too small to eat them anyway. They will readily consume small skinks.

2. You have a secure cage. SKs must be the best escape artists of the snake world!
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas