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My Dad found this guy in the parking lot of the grocery store.
Can anyone identify it?

It's a beautiful example of a banded California kingsnake.
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Hey thanks. I had a hunch about a kingsnake, but I've never kept one before.

This guy is lucky to be alive, having been found in a parking lot far from any cover. I'm afraid he hasn't escaped unscathed though. He's got a back injury, possibly broken? There is a bump that bends at an unnatural angle. I tried to take a picture to give an idea.

Should I attempt to feed with this injury? I've got a pinky thawing now. Any suggestions on his injury?

Take him to the vet to have it checked for the severity of the break. scott

Then releasing to the wild after being rehabed.
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Well a vet is a good idea, but realeasing him isn't. I'm in northeast Indiana. I don't think our climate is very good for California Kingsnakes.

I get it. Its an escapee. I thought that guy looked a bit clean cut lol. I figured you were in CA though. Yeah, just get it to a vet and good luck with your new pet (if you choose to keep it). Andy
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Andy Maddox
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This snake is a kingsnake it is not posionous i have one and they make great pets. The picture is great