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Kingsnake
BeginnerNamed King for preying on other snakes. California Kingsnake is the most common. Hardy and easy to keep.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
90-150cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Frozen mice
About
Kingsnakes are colubrid New World members of the genus Lampropeltis, which includes 26 species. Among these, about 45 subspecies are recognized. They are nonvenomous and ophiophagous in diet.
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Basic Info
Origin
North America and Central America
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
90-150cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Frozen mice
Care Guide
Temperature
24-30°C (hot spot 32°C)
Humidity
40-60%
Enclosure
60cm+. Simple layout is fine
Feeding
Morphs (Varieties)
キングスネーク(特にカリフォルニアキング Lampropeltis californiae)は、アルビノ・ラベンダー・ハイポ・ゴーストなど劣性の単一遺伝子モルフと、ストライプ(優性)などのパターン系が組み合わされる。バナナやハイホワイトは累代選別で作出された人為的なライン。
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Albino (Amelanistic)Lavender AlbinoHypomelanisticChocolate / HypermelanisticGhostBlue-Eyed BlondSnow
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Striped
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
High WhiteBanana (High Yellow)
Sources: Reptiles Magazine - California Kingsnake Care, Breeding and Morphs
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: (Linnaeus, 1766)
Synonyms: Coluber getulus Linnaeus, 1766, Lampropeltis floridana Blanchard, 1919, Lampropeltis getulus brooksi Barbour, 1919, Lampropeltis getulus goini Neill & Allen, 1949, Lampropeltis meansi Krysko & Judd, 2006, Lamprpeltis getulus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Checklist (掲載なし) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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