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Here is a big pair of 2004 Krysko stock Pinellas Co. Kings. Probably my favorite snakes ever. Kind of gives me everything I want in a L.getula...the contrast and length of an eastern, high band count and thickness of a floridiana, and a feeding response that is out of this world. I got these from Peter Jolles about three years ago and I remember him telling me "watch your fingers"...boy was he right. Phenomenal animals all around.

I tried to emphasize the length of the male in the photo. Not sure if you can tell, but he's about 5 1/2 feet long. First pic is the female, last two are of the male.

Thanks for looking.

Michael

Those are cool!!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Pat

Thanks Pat. Glad you made it back.

Michael

Do you still have to "watch the fingers?"

They are not aggressive in a defensive manner at all. They are just VERY aggressive feeders. They will come out of the cage, grab a rat from tongs, and then fall on the floor with the rat. They are big, fat, laid back snakes, but when it is time to eat, they go nuts!!!

I was wondering who got those. I'm kicking myself for not getting some from Peter when I had the chance. Keep in mind that Pinellas Co. Kings are becoming rare in captivity, and in some sense rare in Pinellas Co. as well. Barring any military development, I know of a couple of populations that are thriving, but those populations are out of the scope of the hobby. Which for this locale is definitely a good thing. You definitely need to breed and spread the wealth with that locale.
Enjoy them.
-Phil
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Work is the curse
of the drinking class!

I'm hoping they will breed for me this year. Shoot me an email sometime. mcoone@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Michael

Hey I actually have an '05 pair from L. Pike stock... and they are rather rare around here -- I live in Pinellas County -- save a few spots the vast majority of their habitat has been destroyed -- ideally I'll be able to release some neonates locally although it's likely an act of fulitity.

Chris

I'm hoping to breed them this year. I would be open to releasing a few as well if you are aware of appropriate habitat and if it's legal to do so in FL. I live in NC. Shoot me an email sometime...mcoone@hotmail.com.

I'm all for putting back bro.

Thanks,
Michael