{"product_id":"california-kingsnake-lampropeltis-californiae","title":"California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe California kingsnake is one of the best first snakes there is. Hardy, reliable feeders, forgiving of beginner mistakes, and a manageable adult size that never outgrows a reasonable enclosure. They come in a wide range of captive-bred morphs — banded, striped, albino, and combinations of all three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is literal: kingsnakes eat other snakes. \u003cstrong\u003eHouse them singly\u003c\/strong\u003e — that instinct does not switch off in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm side 85–88°F, cool side 75–78°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frozen\/thawed mice (appropriately sized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 gallon for an adult, securely latched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaptive bred, established on frozen\/thawed feeders before they ship.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegal note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestricted only in \u003cstrong\u003eHawaii\u003c\/strong\u003e, which bans nearly all snakes as pets under its positive-list system. Restrictions vary by state, and sometimes by city or county, and change periodically — please verify current local law before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips \u003cstrong\u003eovernight only\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Tuesdays\u003c\/strong\u003e, in an insulated box with a seasonally appropriate heat or cold pack. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:20px;padding:14px 16px;border:1px solid #DFDFDF;border-radius:10px;background:#f6faf9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a specific morph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california-kingsnakes\" style=\"color:#0d9488;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSee every California kingsnake we have available →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48783860891840,"sku":"JE-CKS-NRM-01","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/jungleexpress.net\/products\/california-kingsnake-lampropeltis-californiae","provider":"Jungle Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}