Kingsnake South Florida Health Information

Because a major portion of its diet in the wild is other snakes, the Florida Kingsnake should not be kept with other snakes, even those of the same species. They need a large enclosure, kept at about 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day with a basking area between 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. At night, the temperature should drop to about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The enclosure should be kept dry, although it can be misted when the animal is shedding.

Breeding
South Florida Kingsnakes breed well in captivity. They will breed easiest if subjected to a brumation period of several months at cooler temperatures, usually between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. After the temperature is returned to normal, usually in March or April, the female snake will lay a clutch of between 6 and 18 eggs. The eggs will hatch after between 54 and 60 days of incubation.