>>Lampropeltis=shiny scales. Next look at band depth(if you know about easterns)and "type", using such knowledge most milkheads can/should be able to guestimate(within a county or 2)any milk in the country. Its a subtle skill, refined over years in the field and keeping specimens. Body shape, rat snake "loaf of bread" is pretty obvious. For newcomers you might have to look at the anal plate. She isnt one of those and neither are the others that have followed up. Put down the Hondos and back away from the snack bar!



Tsk, Jeff. Throwing around vague terms like "type" won't get you anywhere with a real scientist -- or with me.



Let's talk specifics. What about the band depth is diagnostic? What characteristics go into your assessment of "type"? Cmon, stop trying to baffle me with bullsh*t and try showing us all what you actually know, instead.
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0.1 Peruvian rainbow boa (Amaru)

2.0 Brazilian rainbow boas (Arco, Olho)

0.3 Honduran milksnakes (Chicchan, Chanir, Hari)

1.0 Thayeri kingsnake (Coatl)

0.0.1 Mexican black kingsnake (TBA)

2.7 corns (Cetto, Tolosa, Uce, TBA)

1,000,000.1,000,000 other critters

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