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Photo courtesy of gmerker 		Kingsnakes (snakes of the genus Lampropeltis) are new world colubrid snakes inhabiting North and Central America, encompass a wide variety of sizes and color variations and are often referred to in literature as natures "living jewels" because of their sometimes strikingly beautiful coloration.

Found in a variety of habitats, kingsnakes are often actively collected by hobbyists for study and captive breeding and in some regions their collection is a popular activity, though often regulated.

Kingsnakes use constriction to kill their prey and tend to be opportunistic when it comes to their diet; they will eat other snakes (ophiophagy), including venomous snakes, lizards, rodents, birds and eggs, as well as their siblings and littermates. The "king" in their name (as with the king cobra) references their taste for other snakes. In captivity kingsnakes normally take pre-killed rodents.

Because of their relatively easy care requirements and their bright coloration, Kingsnakes were one of the first commercially available captive bred reptiles. Many of the pioneer reptile breeders got their start working with kingsnakes in the 1970's and 80's. Most sub-species of kingsnakes are available today as captive bred specimens, with many locality and genetic color morphs.

Books: Kingsnakes & Milksnakes Markel : Common Kingsnakes Perlowin : California Kingsnakes Hunziker : Kingsnakes & Milk Snakes Smith : Kingsnakes & Milk Snakes Black : Alterna Merker : Zonata Mulks/Merker

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- Mountain Kingsnakes
- Mexicana Kingsnakes
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