Mex Black King questions....

[Tigergenesis]

I'm trying to find out the proper temps and feeding schedule for these guys.

Thanks!

[Ace]

Pretty much the same as any other King. I keep mine's temps at 74-76 on the cool end, and about 84 on the warm end. (She usually stays on the cool end.) I offer 2 prey of the right size every seven days. (except when the smaller ones don't eat, then she'll get a little extra) ;) .

[SerpentLust]

Exactly what Ace said, and mine too, stays on the cool end, usually curled up in his water bowl, so get one big enough. He eats two full grown mice a week, however I would love to get him on one Medium rat a week but lack of availability and funds right now isn't permitting it.

Jenn

[marisa]

I guess I have a weirdo! lol My guy has a gradient from 75-90. (90 being the very back) and he utilizes the 90 for two-three days after a meal and is often just sitting on the hot spot. :)

But yeah like any other king or cornsnake. Care sheets for those common species usually apply to Mexican Black Kingsnakes just fine.

Marisa

[Tigergenesis]

Thanks everyone! I thought maybe their care was the same as other kings, but just wanted to make sure.

[Simon Sansom]

I think that our friend "Crimsonking" has a saying about these guys which sums them up best..."bullet-proof" is the term he uses, and it's right on the money, lol!

Mine are kept like my other North American colubrids, at the ambient temp of the herp-room (varies from 78 to 82 F during the day), with no supplemental heating, and they do just fine.

Cheers,

Simon

[Tigergenesis]

Thank you!