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I was taking some updated pics tonight and thought I'd share some of them.......
Lampropeltis pyromelana knoblochi

Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri - Peach Milk Snake Phase

Lampropeltis getula nigrita - MBK

Lampropeltis pyromelana pyromelana

Lampropeltis getula splendida - Axanthic

Lampropeltis mexicana mexicana - Granite

Lampropeltis getula holbrooki - Possible Het White Wall

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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

That's an amazing combination of kingsnake pics. It showcases the diversity within the species very well. I especially like how their head shape and face are different from each other. They're all exceptional animals.

>>That's an amazing combination of kingsnake pics. It showcases the diversity within the species very well. I especially like how their head shape and face are different from each other. They're all exceptional animals.

Thanks man.....I guess that's why Kingsnakes ARE Kings!

Speaking of head shapes......I've even noticed different head shapes within a subspecies depending on locality.......

Also...related to head shapes......What do you think the solid black snake is? Getula, Triangulum or Mexicana?
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

If that solid black snake is an MBK, then it's a getula. Maybe i don't understand your question? I'm a newbie heh heh.

>>If that solid black snake is an MBK, then it's a getula. Maybe i don't understand your question? I'm a newbie heh heh.

yes it is an MBK....but I have some melanistic thayeri (L. mexicana thayeri) here that are solid black as well. They are visually distinguishable by head shape......
Then there are solid black L. triangulum gaigeae......Black Milk Snakes.....also visually distinguishable by head shape.....

At least that is how I can tell them apart......LOL
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Yeah, that must be tricky to tell them apart. You probably need good lighting too. I think i've even seen melanistic cal kings advertised around here before.

Great looking group as always John. How about a full body shot of the ax splendida?
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BigT
There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. The ignorant can be taught, stupidity is beyond our control.
1.2 P. m. melanoleucus B/W N. J. Northern Pines
1.2 P. d. deppei Mexican Pines
2.2 P. l. lineaticollis Linis or Lined Pines
1.2 P. m. lodingi Black Pines
0.3 P. c. sayi red bulls
1.1 Drymarchon melenurus Blacktail Cribo
1.2 D. corais Yellowtail Cribos
1.2 M. s. cheynei Jungle Carpet
2.6 L. p. pyromelana Arizona Mt. Kings
1.1 L. g. californiae B/W Cali kings
0.0.3 M. f. flagellum Eastern Coachwhips
1.2 G. m. bottegoi Western Plated lizards

Here you go Big T......

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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

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BigT
There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. The ignorant can be taught, stupidity is beyond our control.
1.2 P. m. melanoleucus B/W N. J. Northern Pines
1.2 P. d. deppei Mexican Pines
2.2 P. l. lineaticollis Linis or Lined Pines
1.2 P. m. lodingi Black Pines
0.3 P. c. sayi red bulls
1.1 Drymarchon melenurus Blacktail Cribo
1.2 D. corais Yellowtail Cribos
1.2 M. s. cheynei Jungle Carpet
2.6 L. p. pyromelana Arizona Mt. Kings
1.1 L. g. californiae B/W Cali kings
0.0.3 M. f. flagellum Eastern Coachwhips
1.2 G. m. bottegoi Western Plated lizards

Such a bright shining group of girls! You have done great building your collection.
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Bob
Pyromaniac AKA Greatballzofire
Keeping cats allows man to cohabitate with tigers. Keeping reptiles allows man to cohabitate with dinosaurs.

>>Such a bright shining group of girls! You have done great building your collection.
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>>Bob
>>Pyromaniac AKA Greatballzofire
>>Keeping cats allows man to cohabitate with tigers. Keeping reptiles allows man to cohabitate with dinosaurs.
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Thats a very nice collection you have there, John.
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>>Thats a very nice collection you have there, John.
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Nice pics John!
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King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
J Sierra

My Site > www.Sierrasnakes.com

>>Nice pics John!
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>>King Snakes! Who can make a better mouse trap?
>> J Sierra
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>>My Site > www.Sierrasnakes.com
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Thank you Thomas........
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Lol......this damn iPad is not made for my fat fingers........
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

cool snakes speacially likey the axan splendy! wwwwooooollllfwwwwhhhhhiiiisssstttlllleeeeee!!!

,,,,,,thomas
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Morphs... just like baseball cards BUT ALIVE, how cool is that???

my website www.barmollysplace.com

Thank you Thomas..........
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...

Nice critters. Thanks for the weekly update.

>>Nice critters. Thanks for the weekly update.

LOL...thanks Jason.......Stay tuned for next week's.....
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John Lassiter
Poor planning and procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...