Buyer question
How long does a Desert kingsnake live?
Our Animal Library gives the Desert kingsnake a lifespan of 15–25 years.
Source: the Desert kingsnake page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Desert kingsnake in the Animal Library
The detail
The desert kingsnake comes from the arid Southwest and northern Mexico and is black or dark brown with yellow speckling and pale crossbands. It is a sturdy, adaptable kingsnake with a strong feeding response.
- Origin
- Southwestern US, northern Mexico
- Best fit
- First snake
What to weigh
Must live alone like every kingsnake, and young ones can musk and nip. Pattern varies a lot, so a hatchling may not look like the adult you pictured.