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Zonata are a small Kingsnake that requires average Lampropeltis care. With their size, a 15-gallon long tank should do fine for an adult. As it is a mountain king ranging from California, Oregon, Washington, and down into Baja CA, it likes temperatures that are slightly lower than some other Kingsnakes. An under-tank heater, with a thermostat to adjust temperature, can be used. Maintain temperatures between 84 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep on a bedding of Aspen shaving (about 1-2 inches thick). Place few cork bark pieces or other forms of hiding in the tank. A water bowl large enough for it to soak in is needed; clean and refill daily. Feeding is the tricky part. With captive bred individuals, feeder mice of right size should be fed. If the animal is wild-caught, it might refuse rodents. Keep trying different methods.
Please note that Zonata are a protected species in California. Please review any rules/laws that might be involved in the ownership of this species.
Zonata are a small Kingsnake that requires average Lampropeltis care. With their size, a 15-gallon long tank should do fine for an adult. As it is a mountain king ranging from California, Oregon, Washington, and down into Baja CA, it likes temperatures that are slightly lower than some other Kingsnakes. An under-tank heater, with a thermostat to adjust temperature, can be used. Maintain temperatures between 84 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep on a bedding of Aspen shaving (about 1-2 inches thick). Place few cork bark pieces or other forms of hiding in the tank. A water bowl large enough for it to soak in is needed; clean and refill daily. Feeding is the tricky part. With captive bred individuals, feeder mice of right size should be fed. If the animal is wild-caught, it might refuse rodents. Keep trying different methods.