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Question: longevity

Ferd5 Sep 05, 2007 07:16 PM

What is the record for the oldest kingsnake? I know of a California/Desert hybrid pair hatched in 1980 and still going strong.

Replies (2)

FunkyRes Sep 07, 2007 12:36 AM

I think the longevity record for a Cal King is 33 years but I can't site a reference. I don't remember where I read that.

I believe the oldest pyromelana is still alive and owned by merker, I want to say 27 years but I'm not sure.
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11.14 L. getula californiae (Cal. King)
2.3 L. getula nigrita (MBK)
1.0 L. getula floridana (Brooksi)
1.1 Pantherophis guttatus guttatus (Corn)
0.1 Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific gopher)
0.1 Heterodon nasicus nasicus (W Hognose)
4.2.14 Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata - (Cal. Alligator Lizard)

FunkyRes Sep 07, 2007 12:38 AM

http://www.captivebredforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=498

Lists Merkers pyro as 27 years.
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11.14 L. getula californiae (Cal. King)
2.3 L. getula nigrita (MBK)
1.0 L. getula floridana (Brooksi)
1.1 Pantherophis guttatus guttatus (Corn)
0.1 Pituophis catenifer catenifer (Pacific gopher)
0.1 Heterodon nasicus nasicus (W Hognose)
4.2.14 Elgaria multicarinata multicarinata - (Cal. Alligator Lizard)

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