>>I have a few questions about the Coast Mtn. Kingsnake, Lampropeltis zonata multifasciata.

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>>1. Is this subspecies one of the ones protected in CA?



This excerpt from the CA Fishing Regs lists the reptile bag and possession limits. It's in PDF format.



"California mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata), except San Diego mountain kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata pulchra): Limit: One (1). Special closure: No California mountain kingsnakes shall be taken in Orange and San Diego counties, and in Los Angeles County west of Interstate 5."



Typically, the bag/possession limit for herps is 2, but apparently for zonata it's 1, and I suppose NONE for L.z.pulchra. Not being familiar with the subspecies myself, as long as multifasciata isn't in the Special Closure area, I guess you can get one.



>>3. Can non-residents collect this ssps...maybe with a license?



2-day fishing license is $11.05, resident or nonresident. Must be two consecutive days.
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