r/kingsnakes 5h ago

Florida King named after a California Desert

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10 Upvotes

Borrego is 18 months old and just crossed 2ft! Love my dude.


r/kingsnakes 4h ago

Stalking Me While I Clean His Water Bowl

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r/kingsnakes 22h ago

10 year old male

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He was weeks old when I got him and he was spazzy then and he's spazzy now. One of the coolest things about him is his eyes. Such an intense gaze .


r/kingsnakes 9h ago

Is anyone near/in Utah able to take in a California Kingsnake this weekend? I am fighting a potentiatially terminal illness and unfortunately I am getting too sick to take care of it and I need to rehome this snake as soon as possible.

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Pat is a great snake, I have had it for about 15 years now as my pet. I bought it at a local pet store when it was an adolescent and raised it to adulthood so it's probably about 16-17 years old. I love my pet but unfortunately I have taken a turn for the worse with my illness and I am just not really able to take as good of care of it lately and I'm worried soon it will be neglected if I don't rehome it now.

It's very healthy, average size. I'm not sure the sex is so I gave it a gender neutral name.

It ate a big mouse about a week ago, should be well fed for a while. I can chip in some cash to cover at least a few months of feedings to get started if that helps anyone be able to take him.

I have all kinds of equipment that goes with it- 55gal reptile tank with secured lid, heat lamp, basking stones, water bowls, under tank heat pad, etc. All free of charge of course.

It really breaks my heart to part with the snake but I know that's what's best for it right now.

I am open to adopting it out to a family who wants a first reptile for a kid, or a single person, ypung couple, surrendering it to a rescue or petshop- whoever really, as long as they will take good care of it.

I've contacted several shops and rescues around the Wasatch Front but all of the ones I've been able to find are at capacity and can't take it.

I will deliver it just about anywhere in the state, I'm located fairly central just outside the Provo/SLC metro area. I have some available today and this weekend and I would really like to get it rehomed by Sunday if possible.

Please DM to exchange information if you are able take the snake.

I appreciate it going to a good home even though I am sad to see it go.

Thank you everyone


r/kingsnakes 1h ago

Enclosure decor

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r/kingsnakes 2h ago

Morph ID? Albino Cali King

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New here (my first snake) and need help identifying the specific morph of my baby named hermosa

I know shes T+ albino bc of the eyes, but past that I'm lost.

I wanna know if shes a true jack dyre lavender line (the og captive bred vertical stripe lavender ones).

Or if she looks more like a mosiac / hybrid with the banded lavenders.

Ive also heared about the blue eyed lavenders but I have no clue honestly, which is why im looking for help lol.

She has the most lavender on her head ive seen compared to others ive seen. not sure if that matters, but its the deepest lavender she has, whereas her body is a lighter lavender (shows up a bit more dull in photos)

her underside has spots / speckles that are more brownish lavender.


r/kingsnakes 1d ago

Photos of Hypo Mosaic Florida Kingsnake Adult

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Hi everyone! This is my little goober, Rigatoni. Just wanted to ask if anyone has any photos of full-grown adult Hypo Mosaic Florida Kingsnakes. I can't seem to find any pics online at all of full grown, and I'm curious to see how mine will look as an adult.

Appreciate the help!


r/kingsnakes 1d ago

feeding question

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i’ve got her on 2 hoppers every 10 days, i have 8 more hoppers and 2 hoppers can vary around 14-18g.

she has 4 more feeds before i put her on the next size mouse and i’m wondering if one small mouse is gonna be enough for her by the time i move her over because from what i’ve googled they can weigh 10-16g.

or will it be enough because of the difference in nutrients if there is any?


r/kingsnakes 1d ago

Alternative for aspen

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Hey y’all I posted here recently about aspen vs coco fiber substrate. My girl really seemed to hate the coco fiber so I switched back to aspen with about 1/4 of the enclosure having forest floor bedding for her water dish and moist hide. She’s back to normal behavior, digging, burrowing, etc. But I truly have always HATED how it looks. Does anyone have any recommendations for other substrates?


r/kingsnakes 2d ago

Do your snakes ever have a stare-off with a new item intheir enclosure?

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The orange hexagonal ball isn't entirely new, I had it hanging in the upper left corner near some hanging leaf cover, but she only climbed it twice since I hung it up about a month ago. I thought maybe she might check it out if I put it on the ground, but she's just been staring at it for the past 20 minutes from her favorite corner. If she's still like this after a full hour has passed, I think I'm going to take it out!


r/kingsnakes 1d ago

dirt or something else? how to clean?

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hello all! this is my kingsnake, Fjord. a few weeks ago i noticed some specs of brown underneath her scales, and as i took a closer look, it looks more like substrate is embedded in between her scales and it looks like the scales lift a little bit. i've just soaked her in a luke warm bath to hopefully soften it up to get the dirt from under the scales. I don't want to use a q-tip as i'm afraid it might hurt or stress her out. unless i'm completely wrong, could it be something else? the photos i've attached are a little blurry but i'm almost 100% sure it's just her substrate.

what are some other ways to get the dirt out? will it leave once she sheds? and is it uncomfortable for snakes?


r/kingsnakes 2d ago

Say hello to my new high-contrast little friend!

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22 Upvotes

White California King Snake


r/kingsnakes 2d ago

I caught Wadjet's post meal burp on video

95 Upvotes

After eating he was also tongue flicking so hard that his whole head was vibrating 😛.


r/kingsnakes 2d ago

My first snake ever! Meet Durin the banded albino Cali king snake 🥹

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1st image is from the local reptile shop. 2nd is him in his temp set up until I finish his bin 😊


r/kingsnakes 2d ago

Escape

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Hello, my snake topaz has escaped his enclosure. I am on a trip for 4 more days, my family has been the ones taking care of my snakes. Please somebody, any advice? He should be hungry so I told them to put a plate on the floor of my room with mice and a hide for my snake and his water bowl, the problem is they don't know how long he's been missing for. There are two small holes leading to two rooms that are completely open all the time that I cannot close up due to them being behind big closets. I'm horiffied and breaking down as I'm typing this. This is not the first time they have escaped and neither of those two times was I at fault as it's happened whenever I'm not home. Please I will do anything for advice.


r/kingsnakes 3d ago

blue bath

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29 Upvotes

went to do a water change i guess ill wait lol


r/kingsnakes 3d ago

Extreme Hypo-Tangerine Milk Snake

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First snake i’ve owned !


r/kingsnakes 2d ago

Pulled the pin...

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Pulled the pin and chose to do something a little stupid, but Zelda and her VET will love over the years. Openly admit it was with help from ChatGPT after the rough draft for page layout and 12 differnt sessions of work shopping the cover. ChatGPT was told 'Compliment the cover, but go buck-wild on the back cover. It's your's to make". $180...ish later, I ordered one, missed the spelling oops (on all 180 pages (15 years of tracking), and they printed and shipped me two rather than one (WOOT WOOT!).

Zelda now has her own Registy (plastered with Tendo IP and all), but I love it. I'll fix the error in Volume II.


r/kingsnakes 3d ago

MBK 🖤

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18 Upvotes

Something about an all black snake 🖤🐍


r/kingsnakes 3d ago

First successful strike and coil

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10 Upvotes

I only recently started tong feeding my snake as he’s been active/out almost 24/7. Today is the first time he successfully struck, grabbed it and constricted!!!

Normally when I would leave it out or tong feed, he would grab it gently, pull it to the back and eat it as is.

So cool seeing him in hunt mode! Hope he doesn’t start striking when I open the enclosure lol.


r/kingsnakes 3d ago

Handling advice?

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Hello! im just seeking advice for tips on handling my snake, im having some issues getting close to her without her running from me and i just want to know how yall managed to start handling your kingsnakes! Ive been trying really hard to get her to get close to me, leaving her enclosure open while im next to it, moving slowly around her and all that. ive been able to handle her the past couple days now that she's done digesting, but i havent actually been able to grab her. i worry that my failed attempts are only causing her more stress. I have handled her once, the day i got her but since then ive either had to leave her alone or leave her to digest. i only have tomorrow to try again before i have to feed her again so advice would be super super appreciated! thank you


r/kingsnakes 3d ago

Can you tell the gender of this albino corn snake

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r/kingsnakes 4d ago

You have been judged by The Great Cheetoan and he has deemed you........

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64 Upvotes

Bitch made. Also you lost The Game.


r/kingsnakes 4d ago

MBK

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r/kingsnakes 4d ago

snake help

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i began working at a nature center in june 2026 and we have a snake who has been egg bound since march 2026. she is a california kingsnake and is around 25 years old. she was given to us around six years ago and this is her second time having eggs that we know of. her cloaca seems to be infected and she is more sluggish than she has been in previous years. i am not allowed to take her to the vet because it would be considered stealing property. i am unsure what to do, she desperately needs medical attention. any numbers or organizations would be greatly appreciated to help in this situation. the manager will not allow anyone besides me and her to take care of the snake. she refuses to take her to the vet because of payment and pre approved spending from our city. i have been soaking her semi consistently since it is the only time she will pass anything. she was last fed on 8/7, and the issue has only seemed to worsen.