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A feeble attempt on my behalf to update pics of some of my Iredell county N.C. getula. Anyone else ever notice how much easier it is to get pics of wild snakes than it is CB? This is my adult female. Should be ready to go in 06.

This will be her mate. As it was, a local snake guy had bought the Palmer and Braswell book on N.C. reptiles when it first came out and liked the looks of the snake in the pic that was in the book. He decided he wanted those snakes but he couldn't find any to buy. Being the good snake guy that he was he decided to find his own. It took him a few years since kings are not especially common in those parts from what I hear but after several trips he pulled a breeding project together.

A young adult male. I really like the contrast this locality has and though my pics don't show it, these snakes have well formed chain patterns if seen at the right angles. I need Keith to come down and give me a photo taking tutorial lol!

And a yearling female. I do wish the pics had more accurately porprayed what these snakes look like but hopefully you can get some idea. I plan on getting to the Carolina's next year to see some of these snakes in the field. Best to all! Phil

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>>A feeble attempt on my behalf to update pics of some of my Iredell county N.C. getula. Anyone else ever notice how much easier it is to get pics of wild snakes than it is CB? This is my adult female. Should be ready to go in 06.
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>>This will be her mate. As it was, a local snake guy had bought the Palmer and Braswell book on N.C. reptiles when it first came out and liked the looks of the snake in the pic that was in the book. He decided he wanted those snakes but he couldn't find any to buy. Being the good snake guy that he was he decided to find his own. It took him a few years since kings are not especially common in those parts from what I hear but after several trips he pulled a breeding project together.
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>>A young adult male. I really like the contrast this locality has and though my pics don't show it, these snakes have well formed chain patterns if seen at the right angles. I need Keith to come down and give me a photo taking tutorial lol!
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>>And a yearling female. I do wish the pics had more accurately porprayed what these snakes look like but hopefully you can get some idea. I plan on getting to the Carolina's next year to see some of these snakes in the field. Best to all! Phil
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Thanks Keith. As for the Burlington co N.J. my friend Jeff gave me, bad news. He was thriving and doing well and suddenly died. Vet autopsy showed he had an enlarged heart and was a ticking time bomb. I was bummed for sure. Phil

bummer ! Can you post an old pic of him ? I wonder if it was viral or genetic.

Keith
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To that I don't know. I should have a pic or two of him. I'll have a look around. Phil

Very nice Phil! Thanks for the pics! If you can make it a litle further east, you'd be near my neighborhood & the sandhills. Come by and say hi!
Here's a pic of an awesome 37" male I found in the sandhills (Richmond county locale). The white is very bright and background is very dark. Just like Iredell county, except the bands are wider. This guy looked almost like a cal king from above! The second pic was taken in poor lighting conditions and made his bands look yellowish. As you can see by the second pic, they have nice chains also!
Hope to see you soon!

Zee

Very nice Zee! Maybe I'll look you up! Phil

Nice lookers Phil. I just got back from N.C. I have a freind in Duplin County. I hope to get my permit in January and go down in the spring. Mostly for pics I think though. I have enough snakes!

Thanks Bob. Me too, I think my objective would be to get pics and get a feel for the habitat. Phil

Very, very nice Phil. Those are fine specimens. The narrow chains remind me of northern easterns. If they go for you next year, please consider me for a pair. Thanks for sharing.

Will

Thanks Will. I'll let you know how things turn out. Hopefully next year I will have offspring. Phil

They remind me of the NJ Eastern Kings with the very thin chain pattern. Also speaking of NJ Eastens, sorry to hear the loss of yours.

Steve

Reminds me of the NJ Eastern kings with the thin chain pattern. Also speaking of NJ Easterns, sorry to hear about the loss of yours.

Steve

Thanks Steve. The N.J. kings death was a complete shock to me. Just a part of it I guess. Phil

I love the chain patterns on those specimens. Interested in making a trip to NC together? I've wanted to hit the Carolinas for a while now and it would be great to travel there with you.

Sounds like a plan to me Sean. Would love to hit the Carolina's with you. Maybe around the beginning of April? Can't wait! Phil

Sounds good Phil! I'll talk to you soon.