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I was wondering what type of kings would be good for a first time breeder, but aren't extremely common in the trade. Thanks.

Not that many people breed them because there isn't a huge demand, but they are pretty, and easy to care for.

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Mike
KingPin Reptiles Inc.
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>>I was wondering what type of kings would be good for a first time breeder, but aren't extremely common in the trade. Thanks.

Thayeri; also Called Variable Kings or Nuevo Leon Kings. Stay about 36 inches, great disposition, easy to breed and, as the name “variable” implies, the range of colors and patterns is staggering - you will never get bored. A few of the babies are a pain to get to feed but a friend of mine has more trouble with his Cal Kings than the Variable Kings.

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Rick
Never Enough
Reptiles

I am trying to figure out if that snake has a name for the particular color of thayeri. It's the one in your second picture (the group of 3) and its the one on the left. The snake has a whitish background.

Does anyone know what it is called?

Thanks!
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1.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Booger & Gimp)
1.0.0 Veiled Chameleon (Lucutis)

>>I am trying to figure out if that snake has a name for the particular color of thayeri. It's the one in your second picture (the group of 3) and its the one on the left. The snake has a whitish background.
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>>Does anyone know what it is called?
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>>Thanks!
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It's a White Leonis phase Thayeri with thin - split saddles and reduced black. They are so varible the only specific catagories are Leonis and Milk Snake Phase (MSP). Everything else needs to be described. Here's a similar one from last year.

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Rick
Never Enough
Reptiles

Thank you very much, I've been trying to figure that out for a while! Beautiful snake! Are you planning on any hatchlings soon? I would love to have one of this variety.
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1.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Booger & Gimp)
1.0.0 Veiled Chameleon (Lucutis)

>>Thank you very much, I've been trying to figure that out for a while! Beautiful snake! Are you planning on any hatchlings soon? I would love to have one of this variety.
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>>1.1.0 Leopard Geckos (Booger & Gimp)
>>1.0.0 Veiled Chameleon (Lucutis)

I only have a handfull left but none like that one, he already sold. I only get one or two like him each year. Should have babies next July.
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Rick
Never Enough
Reptiles

If you want to start with kingsnakes, I would start with one of the larger species that is easy to start as a baby.

South Florida Kingsnakes ("brooksi" would be a good starter. They are big, hardy, and still popular enough (if you get a good line) that you can sell the babies.
Appalachicola Kings would also be a good choice.
Mexican Black Kings are another popular species that isn't bred by the thousands anymore.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

Thanks, you all gave me some great ideas.