{"product_id":"banded-california-kingsnake","title":"Banded California Kingsnake","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-64bf6198-7fff-8242-694a-be675594c40f\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eApplication to Purchase Required - live animal purchases require a review of your setup. After placing your order, a Customer Care Specialist will reach out to review your husbandry and habitat. Approval for purchase is NOT guaranteed and if denied, the order may be cancelled. Upon approval, you will receive a link to set up a shipping date for your live animal. All animals ship via Fed Ex overnight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCalifornia Banded Kingsnake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eLampropeltis californiae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEstablished juvenile. Approximately 15” total length when shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAdults can reach 30-48” total length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frozen thawed adult mouse - Feeding schedule provided after purchase \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach snake is carefully evaluated in-house for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClean fecal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNido Virus testing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHealthy body score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNormal activity and behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo retained eyecaps or stuck shed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-66ce6dfa-7fff-0740-ceb5-42ed532d8245\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1297\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDefining Traits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeper level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCalifornia Banded Kingsnakes are great for beginners. They can live up to 20 years with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament: \u003c\/strong\u003eDocile, active, curious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e California kingsnakes have a sleek, slender body with smooth, glossy scales, an oval head, round pupils, and a striking pattern of broad alternating black and white bands, with other color variations also occurring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological niche:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diurnal and terrestrial, California kingsnakes occupy a wide range of habitats including forests, grasslands, scrublands, and deserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNative to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKept as individuals only. \u003c\/strong\u003eKingsnakes are known to eat other snakes and should not be housed with other snakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2031\" data-start=\"2014\"\u003eVivarium size and setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults need a minimum \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/pvc-reptile-enclosures\/products\/48-x-24-x-24-sliding-glass-door-habitat-free-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4’x2’x2’ enclosure\u003c\/a\u003e. This is an active species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet up as an semi-arid bioactive habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have excellent success with a 70% \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/bioactive-substrates\/products\/terra-firma-18-qt-bag\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Firma\u003c\/a\u003e 30% \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/bioactive-substrates\/products\/terra-sahara-bioactive-substrate-18-quarts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTerra Sahara\u003c\/a\u003e. This creates the rocky, yet loamy and wood-dense substrate with full burrowing and microclimate opportunities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2282\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/terrarium-rocks-minerals\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock slabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-cork-bark\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cork, and driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for hides and thermal zones. This species highly benefits from at least 1-2 larger minerals in their habitat. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to their climate, be sure to use plenty of dense biodegradeables, as a \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/colombian-botanicals-sugarcane-bagasse-mulch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSugar Cane Bagasse\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eColombian Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/southern-palm-bark-2-qt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePalm Bark\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/biodegradable-leaf-litter\/products\/0-5-lb-cork-bark-pieces-free-shipping\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecork bark pieces\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/isopods-springtails-cultures\/products\/springtails-arid-environments-6-ounce-container-includes-2-day-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArid springtails\u003c\/a\u003e are recommended with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/isopods-springtails-cultures\/products\/porcellionides-pruinosus-powder-blue-isopods\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePowder Blue Isopods\u003c\/a\u003e. For neonates up to 6 months, do not utilize any isopods. Due to their small size babies can be predated upon via the isopods with more protein-hungry species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen basking areas with sheltered retreats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGood cross-ventilation and strong seasonal light cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a broad, naturalistic gradient. Hotspot 85-90F, cool side of 70-80F. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArcadia Forest 6% UVB is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/terrarium-heating-fixtures\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverhead heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnsure thermal safety via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/collections\/reptile-thermostats-thermometers\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethermostats\u003c\/a\u003e and gradient testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-6a0c99ae-7fff-681a-05f4-7d620a54edca\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2416\" data-start=\"2404\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are a semi-arid species and can be kept on the drier side. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey should have access to a humid hide at all times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight evening misting can help support microclimate diversity without oversaturation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c5b20e3c-7fff-3b05-f8a3-f63048edf246\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2586\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFrozen \/ thawed rodents only. Never fed live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3595\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCaresheet \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eFull caresheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Click here for caresheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/blogs\/snake-caresheets\/california-kingsnake-care-sheet-and-bioactive-terrarium-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for caresheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Click here for caresheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/blogs\/snake-caresheets\/bredls-python-caresheet-and-bioactive-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"View Lampropeltis californiae on the IUCN List\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iucnredlist.org\/species\/67662524\/67662576\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eView \u003cem\u003eLampropeltis californiae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eon the IUCN List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3595\" data-start=\"3592\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3977\" data-start=\"3923\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eImportant Policies (Please Read Before Purchasing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2496\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter purchasing, upload your habitat for approval \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCSiTIJL5yJLLO7V08ZWED3E_aUlqeDjwmC-9xmLJGmZ4wKTZ8gIL6UedYDvdLUQRM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2653\" data-start=\"2531\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAfter approval, we will email you the animal purchase contract found \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.na2.documents.adobe.com\/public\/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhCSbygc0wGfvQL-kOQ9QR7nDUCMIdgMG9usf4t0D5bEMUGUwSLBbs7K6iBrYS_AAm0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2732\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRead our Live Arrival Guarantee prior to purchasing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/pages\/shipping-and-military-discount\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/pages\/perishable-and-live-animal-shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe care about long-term success. All live animals require a scheduled shipping date set after the approval process.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo book your shipping day, \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/gEBNS6jJEuPxrYM28\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude - Live Animals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43781186322618,"sku":"LA-BANDEDKING","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/9443\/files\/calibandedkingsnake1.png?v=1780429429","url":"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/banded-california-kingsnake","provider":"The Bio Dude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}