Kingsnake Chihuahua Mountain behavior

With their brilliant and cleanly defined colorings, Chihuahua Kingsnakes, also known as Tarahumara Kingsnakes, make lovely captives. These snakes originate from only one small area of the world, the Tarahumara Mountains, which they were named after.

The Chihuahua Kingsnake is usually quickly tamed in captivity with regular handling. These snakes often cling to their handlers, probably imitating the rock climbing actions it would in the wild. In the wild, Chihuahua Kingsnakes come from mountainous regions where warm seasons may be relatively short, and many may stop eating before the summer is over. Some owners may feed their snakes more just before the snakes stop eating to allow them some extra nutrition before their brumation.