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Just wanted to share a pic of my black desert kingsnake, Lilli. She's only a few months old, and already an expert escape artist.

Here she is...

Thanks for looking,
- Mark
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~ANTEGY~
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What a cutie. Question.....This little guy looks just like my new Mexican Black Kingsnake. You are calling this a desert black Kingsnake. I couldn't find one by this name when I did a quick search. Is this the same as mine? They sure look just the same. I love mine 'cause he is so sweet and docile.

Common names can be confusing. Looks like a nigrita to me.
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Martin Whalin
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Are black mexican kingsnakes really calm as a whole? They're such GORGEOUS snakes, every single one I've seen is stunning!
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~Banana~

Calm snakes they are NOT. In my experience they are quite energetic, cunning snakes. It's not that they are unfriendly, they are just opportunistic - so, if given a chance, they'll take it (i.e., escaping from the cage, running from your hands, hiding in your sock drawer!, etc.).

>>Are black mexican kingsnakes really calm as a whole? They're such GORGEOUS snakes, every single one I've seen is stunning!
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Indeed the "Mexican Black Kingsnake" and the "Desert Black Kingsnake" are one and the same. Some people call them Mexican, some call them Black. I guess it's just a matter of preference. They were introduced to me as Black Desert king's, so that just seems to have stuck for me.

Thanks,
- Mark

>>What a cutie. Question.....This little guy looks just like my new Mexican Black Kingsnake. You are calling this a desert black Kingsnake. I couldn't find one by this name when I did a quick search. Is this the same as mine? They sure look just the same. I love mine 'cause he is so sweet and docile.