That it is a KINGSNAKE there is no doubt. I did not catch what part of Florida you are from but the snake IS Lampropeltis getula. As to the subspecies, I am not sure from the photo, but it is most likely a floridana. It is Totaly harmless and the care is the same as the previous post mentioned. They do make an excellent pet. As a matter of fact I am from S. Florida and I'm breeding those this year.

Frank
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