a. Given the name, you can obviously find these snakes in South Florida. They can also be found
in the Jacksonville area.
in the Jacksonville area.
2. Does this reptile represent a subspecies and/or any color varieties within this species?
a. Subspecies of the Southern Fl. Kingsnake:
- Grey-Banded kingsnake
- Common Kingsnake
- Ruthven's Kingsnake
- Scarlet's Kingsnake
a. At what size do these reptiles attain at maturity?
38-48 In.; 14 G.
b. What is the average life span of this reptile?
10-15 Yrs.
c. What types of natural habitats do these favor?
Kingsnakes prefer a warmer climate in the day. It actually make sense, since this
snake originated from Florida. However, these snakes perfer a cooler night.
d. Any unique charactaristics to this group of reptiles?
These snakes are only found in florida.
They are non-venomous.
Rarely will this snake bite.
e. Are they an endangered or protected species?
Protected.
4. Reproduction
a. Mating - Time of year? Do they need cooling down periods?
Breeding takes place in March and April with 6-18 eggs lain in
May or June. A 2-3 month cooling period in needed.
b. When do they reach sexual maturity?
2 years if age
c. Lay eggs? Live birth? How many young? Gestation period?
These snakes do lay eggs and give live birth. They lay 6-18
eggs. The gestation period is 21 - 28 days.
5. Care in Captivity
a. Cage size:
29 gallon enclosure.
b. Feeding:
Feed on pinkies and baby mice. As they mature, you can feed them adults.
c. Substrates:
A place to hide, and some piece of bedding.
d. Temperature:
85 degrees farenhieght
e. Any special needs or care?
No.
6. Pictures:
7. Links:
http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptile-species/snakes-profiles/south-florida-kingsnake-2.aspx
http://www.kingsnake.com/king/getula/floridana.html
http://www.floridasnakes.net/kingsnakes.htm
http://www.reptileguru.com/care-florida%20king.aspx
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1605502/south_florida_king_snake_easy_to_tame.html
http://www.reptilebuzz.com/caresheets/snakes/florida-kingsnake.php
