Variated Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis mexicana thayer) are a genetic mystery every time and with a similar appearance to a Milk snake, these guys are really quite spectacular!
When breeding these snakes you have a mystery box of variations that can be produced, no matter what phase the parents may be!
Photos taken December 2025
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25
Sex: Male
Morph: Variated Kingsnake - Black -‘Melanistic’ phase
Handling: Friendly once used to their new owner
Suitability: Some experience is preferred due to their temperature sensitivity
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Enclosure recommendations
Variated Kingsnakes prefer cooler temperatures compared to many other Kingsnake species (23-30c), and also appreciate a controlled night time temperature drop.
Temperatures should not go over 31c for prolonged periods. Humidity requirements are 40-50%.
The minimum size enclosure for this species is 3ft in length (although we recommend 4ft), with thermostatically controlled and guarded heating.
Temperature and humidity should be measured with a digital thermo-hygrometer.
Variated Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis mexicana thayer) are a genetic mystery every time and with a similar appearance to a Milk snake, these guys are really quite spectacular!
When breeding these snakes you have a mystery box of variations that can be produced, no matter what phase the parents may be!
Photos taken December 2025
For sale in our Bracknell reptile shop
Age: CB25
Sex: Male
Morph: Variated Kingsnake - Black -‘Melanistic’ phase
Handling: Friendly once used to their new owner
Suitability: Some experience is preferred due to their temperature sensitivity
Lifespan: 15-20 years
Enclosure recommendations
Variated Kingsnakes prefer cooler temperatures compared to many other Kingsnake species (23-30c), and also appreciate a controlled night time temperature drop.
Temperatures should not go over 31c for prolonged periods. Humidity requirements are 40-50%.
The minimum size enclosure for this species is 3ft in length (although we recommend 4ft), with thermostatically controlled and guarded heating.
Temperature and humidity should be measured with a digital thermo-hygrometer.
