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• Steps

The King Snake is one of the best pets for aspiring snake owners. They are easy to take care of and don't mind being picked up. Here are some tips to help you.

Steps

1. 1 Decide what you are looking for. There are several types of king snakes - mountain, Californian, dairy and others.
2. 2 Know how big they can get. Most king snakes grow up to 0.9-1.2 meters, but their length can exceed 1.5 meters.
3. 3 About life expectancy. She is 20 years old or a little more.
4. 4 Remember the snake needs food. Yes, the food includes those cute little mice. It will be safer if the rodents are fed already dead. A live victim can bite and injure a snake. You can buy frozen rats and mice at the pet store or online. When a snake is in childhood, it needs 1 small mouse every 5-7 days. The more you feed them, the faster they grow. When the snake grows up, it needs one medium mouse once a week or two. Adults require a large mouse every week or two
5. 5 Provide the snake with a suitable home. Cubs can live in shoe boxes for a couple of months until they outgrow them. An adult requires a 20-25 liter aquarium (the more the better). The aquarium needs 2 sides - cool (24-27 degrees C) and warm (27-30 degrees C). There must be some kind of heating element in the terrarium (lamp, heater or heating mat under the aquarium). Pour fresh water into a large enough bowl every day. Many substrates can be used for the bottom of the aquarium: newspaper, special substrate for reptiles, aspen chips. Avoid anything that can enter your pet's body and NEVER use cedarwood - its oil will kill the snake. Make sure the aquarium is securely locked as snakes are ESCAPE MASTERS!
6. 6 A little about the nature of the snake. The king snake has a moderate temperament. At first she will be fighting and angry, but after a couple of weeks she will be happy to bask in your arms. Hold it for an hour every day until it gets used to you. Do not disturb your snake for a couple of days after feeding or touch it during molting.
   • Helpful hints:
     • Bathing can be helpful if the snake is very dirty. However, the process is very stressful, so bathe only when absolutely necessary and only in warm water.
     • When holding the snake, do not restrain its movements.
     • NEVER keep more than one snake in a cage. King snakes are famous cannibals.
     • Always my hands before and after you touch the snake
   • FACTS
     • The king snake is a terrific choice for beginners.
     • The milk snake is often mistaken for a venomous coral snake. The difference: the milk snake is yellow, black and red, while the coral snake is yellow, red, black. Remember: red over yellow is poisonous, red over black is a great pet.
     • The California king snake is endangered in California, but not in Arizona.