Black ‘Melanistic’ Phase Variated Kingsnake For Sale

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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

Kit 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

Kit 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.