Buyer question
Is a Florida kingsnake good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Florida kingsnake 4 out of 5 for beginners (good first snake).
Source: the Florida kingsnake page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Florida kingsnake in the Animal Library
The detail
The Florida kingsnake is a larger kingsnake from peninsular Florida, with a speckled pattern of pale-centered scales that ranges from yellow to brown. It is a sturdy, strong-feeding snake that needs room and a secure enclosure.
- Best fit
- Keepers wanting a bigger king
- Handling
- 3 out of 5 (Nippy and musky when young)
- Setup complexity
- 2 out of 5 (Locked lid, house singly)
- Feeding ease
- 5 out of 5 (Strong feeding response)
What to weigh
Bigger and stronger than a California kingsnake, it needs a larger enclosure and confident handling. It must live alone and can be defensive as a hatchling.