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Well, it's mid-January out here in California, so why not find a mountain king?! Actually, I wasn't trying to find a king, but instead a black salamander. However, we were looking for the sallie at a spot that I knew should someday produce z's. Wish granted! But who woulda' ever thunk it'd be on January 15th?

She's a gorgeous coast animal from the northernmost part of their range. I've only found a handful of animals from San Mateo Co., so today was something special. After a few belly scutes, and a tail tip she went on home.

Enjoy the rest of the winter everyone!

Mitch

Damn tequila!!!!!! Shoulda' posted on the kingsnake forum! Sheesh.

Mitch

Glad you did, magnificent!
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Todd Hughes

np
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“Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.” Emmerson

That is one awesome Z Mitch. Thanks for sharing with the milkheads.
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Joe

Sweet find Mitch! I am jelous.

Dave
DNS Reptiles

Incredible, man she is a real looker.

Hey Mitch, how are the Amaura looking?

L8r

Shannon,

The amaura are doing great. They eat 2 pinks at a time and are currently both a little over 14 inches. The white is beginning to get the gray haze and the red is getting a little richer. I've never had too much trouble getting amaura to go, it's the damn temporalis that can be a pain in the ass. Thanks again for the snakes, and sorry for the colossal blunder!

Mitch

January herping?! WTF?! You clearly have life too easy... LOL Forget to call a guy back or what?!

-Cole

Nice find man, absolutely stunning animal.And great picture as usual. My zonata from you are doing extremely well and a real pleasure to work with.
Nathan