Difficulty: Beginner

• Size: Adults can generally be housed in a commercially available enclosure
• Escape Artist: Make sure these snakes are housed securely
• Humidity: More manageable humidity requirements than some other species

Adult Size

• 3-4 feet (0.91 to 1.21 meters)
  • Females tend to be on the larger side of this range

Life Cycle

• Average Lifespan: 10-20+ Years
• Oviparous - Egg Layers

Enclosure Size

• 36x18x18 inches minimum
  • Bigger is always better as long as you don't leave the enclosure bare and can maintain necessary environmental conditions

Husbandry Values

• Temperature:
  • Ambient: 75-80°F (23.9-26.6°C)
  • Basking: 85-90°F (29.4-32.2°C)
    • The basking area should never exceed 95°F (35°C)
• Humidity: 40-50% (50-60% while in shed)
• Lighting: No specific requirements
  • UV Light can be beneficial

Diet

• Carnivore: Rodents

Behavior Notes

• Opportunistic climber: This snake may utilize climbing décor if provided
• Diurnal-Crepuscular: This snake may be active during the day or evening
• Constrictor: This snake eats by attacking and constricting its prey
• Expressive: This snake may vibrate its tail or musk when threatened
• Darty Behavior: These snakes can move very quickly

***These care sheets assume that you understand the basics of snake care & husbandry.
If you are a new snake owner, it is recommended that you read our articles on general reptile care and then fine tune the requirements for the specific species you are interested in.