Species Detail
Speckled Kingsnake
Snakes

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Habitat

Lowlands and near water.

Range

Central USA.

Adult Size

35-47 in (90-120 cm)

Diet

Rodents and snakes.

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Conservation status:Least Concern

About this species

A beautiful black snake with white speckles on every scale. It is a powerful constrictor that hunts a wide variety of prey.

Enrichment & behavioral stimulation

Speckled Kingsnake is aquatic or semi-aquatic — enrichment combines clean water, basking, and foraging variety.

  • Provide a large, clean, well-filtered water area deep enough for full submersion.
  • Add a sturdy dry basking platform under heat and UV.
  • Offer varied water depth with shallow shelves for resting.
  • Drag thawed prey along land decor to create scent trails for tracking.
  • Vary feeding locations between water and land to promote searching.
  • Include a secure dry hide for security out of the water.

Housing & Social Behavior

Solitary

Kingsnakes are cannibalistic and must always be housed individually to prevent predation.

Housing guidance is general and based on species-typical behavior; always verify against current husbandry references and observe individual temperament.