I don't know much about this kingsnakes origin,i've seen a lot of different looking mountain kings but haven't really seen any with a red head like this.Is this just a normal pyromelana?
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opinions on mountain king
wickedclowns
Jul 20, 2005 10:17 PM
Replies (7)
jlassiter
Jul 20, 2005 10:19 PM
Looks like Agalma to me, but I am not a Mtking aficianado....
Nice looking too. I like the red on the head.
John Lassiter
jonellopez
Jul 20, 2005 11:35 PM
And a very nice one at that! A lot of breeders are breeding for to produce red caps and reduced black with these animals.
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pine
Jul 21, 2005 12:14 AM
hey koz im in
kingaz
Jul 21, 2005 12:20 AM
Definitely not a pyro. It is either l. zonata agalma or l. zonata multifaciata. My bet is Agalma (Baja Mountain King).
Aaron
Jul 21, 2005 12:25 AM
Definitly not pyromelana. Pyromelana has a white snout. It's a zonata, IMO L. z. agalma. Coastal zonatas also have red on the head but usually not as much as that one. If you can count the red bands to the vent, agalma usually has more than 40 and coastals usually have less than that. That being said it just looks like an agalma to me.
Ameron
Jul 21, 2005 10:40 AM
Not only do you have a Mountain King, you have a Baja Mountain King - and didn't even know that you have one of the best of the best.
Agalmas are reportedly noted for their docile behavior & striking colors.
You can melt into the Universe as one now, you have arrived at the pinnacle of Luck! (;
pine
Jul 21, 2005 11:36 AM
i think this is the best of the best.....what do you think???
multicinta.....sierra got any pics?
