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Kingsnake Forum
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2008.
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Kingsnakes (snakes of the genus Lampropeltis) are new world colubrid snakes inhabiting North and Central America, encompass a wide variety of sizes and color variations and are often referred to in literature as natures "living jewels" because of their sometimes strikingly beautiful coloration. Found in a variety of habitats, kingsnakes are often actively collected by hobbyists for study and captive breeding and in some regions their collection is a popular activity, though often regulated. Kingsnakes use constriction to kill their prey and tend to be opportunistic when it comes to their diet, including venomous snakes, lizards, rodents, birds and eggs, as well as siblings and littermates. The "king" in their name (as with the king cobra) references their taste for other snakes. In captivity kingsnakes normally take pre-killed rodents. Most sub-species of kingsnakes are available today as captive bred specimens. If you are a new user to this forum, please take the time to review the rules first before posting.
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Still in the snake room.....
by Nokturnel Tom - Mar 09, 2008 07:08 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Possibilities
by CrimsonKing - Mar 09, 2008 06:48 PM |
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Mar 11, 2008 12:29 AM by cn013 |
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More pics
by Nokturnel Tom - Mar 09, 2008 03:59 PM |
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Mar 12, 2008 10:23 PM by DMong |
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Hey FR. What do you think?
by Nokturnel Tom - Mar 09, 2008 03:55 PM |
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Mar 10, 2008 07:13 PM by Nokturnel Tom |
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A knoblochi question?
by Patton - Mar 08, 2008 07:04 PM |
4 |
Mar 10, 2008 09:24 AM by Joe Forks |
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mexican black kingsnake
by stape61 - Mar 08, 2008 01:58 PM |
6 |
Mar 09, 2008 06:47 PM by DMong |
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Macro attempts
by EddieF - Mar 08, 2008 01:55 PM |
1 |
Mar 09, 2008 01:11 PM by DMong |
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Tampa show...
by cn013 - Mar 08, 2008 12:34 PM |
5 |
Mar 08, 2008 05:07 PM by kevine |
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musting, musking? ....problem
by mldolan - Mar 08, 2008 09:22 AM |
4 |
Mar 10, 2008 12:16 AM by snotted |
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Georgia Laws
by DanW - Mar 08, 2008 06:07 AM |
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Mar 08, 2008 09:54 AM by Joe Forks |
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Got a New camera...
by ZFelicien - Mar 08, 2008 01:40 AM |
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Mar 12, 2008 08:32 AM by ZFelicien |
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3 more pics
by Nokturnel Tom - Mar 07, 2008 11:40 PM |
4 |
Mar 09, 2008 04:46 PM by cn013 |
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Black feeder mouse??
by EddieF - Mar 07, 2008 10:31 PM |
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Mar 08, 2008 02:11 PM by jyohe |
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questions on feeding and a fun pic!
by whippetluv - Mar 07, 2008 07:03 PM |
4 |
Mar 07, 2008 09:26 PM by bizkit421 |
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Need ideas!!!
by Orocosos - Mar 07, 2008 06:19 PM |
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Mar 07, 2008 08:10 PM by Hollychan |
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brooksi (closeup)
by DMong - Mar 07, 2008 01:56 AM |
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Mar 10, 2008 05:39 PM by DMong |
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A few more pics
by Nokturnel Tom - Mar 06, 2008 09:03 PM |
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Mar 11, 2008 11:12 AM by Nokturnel Tom |
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can someone tell me
by xblackheart - Mar 06, 2008 08:45 PM |
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Mar 09, 2008 01:31 AM by antelope |
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Simply UNBELIEVABLE!!!
by DMong - Mar 06, 2008 04:39 PM |
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Mar 07, 2008 04:53 PM by DMong |
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I'm a 1.0 0.1 1.0.1 blah blah idiot
by Rob328gts - Mar 06, 2008 12:44 PM |
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Mar 09, 2008 01:27 AM by antelope |
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Had the camera out
by Jeff Schofield - Mar 06, 2008 08:21 AM |
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Mar 06, 2008 06:19 PM by tgcorley |
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Thanks Funyres
by JasonMc - Mar 05, 2008 09:35 PM |
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Mar 05, 2008 10:43 PM by FunkyRes |
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Female breeding age/size?
by JasonW - Mar 05, 2008 06:21 PM |
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Mar 06, 2008 04:07 PM by Hollychan |
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self induced brumation
by rickc - Mar 05, 2008 01:12 PM |
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Mar 05, 2008 04:10 PM by DMong |
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Incubator Question
by ROC - Mar 05, 2008 12:10 PM |
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Mar 05, 2008 06:40 PM by FunkyRes |
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This guy is really coming along now.....
by Nokturnel Tom - Mar 04, 2008 08:17 PM |
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Mar 06, 2008 01:25 AM by cn013 |
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Here we go again
by ChristopherD - Mar 04, 2008 05:44 PM |
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Mar 04, 2008 06:37 PM by wvherp |
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Strange lump
by mfoux - Mar 04, 2008 02:07 PM |
6 |
Mar 05, 2008 01:27 AM by zach_whitman |
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New rack
by mfoux - Mar 04, 2008 01:42 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Getting back into Kingsnake's?
by ROb328gts - Mar 03, 2008 10:52 PM |
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Mar 12, 2008 08:25 PM by Hollychan |
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Update - Skin Shedding Issue
by snotted - Mar 03, 2008 03:56 PM |
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Mar 06, 2008 09:55 AM by snotted |
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Unique Feeding Question for FR (Tumors)
by Ameron - Mar 03, 2008 01:23 PM |
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Mar 07, 2008 06:44 AM by Tony D |
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Cal King not eating
by captotterboy - Mar 03, 2008 01:14 PM |
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Mar 03, 2008 02:14 PM by captotterboy |
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UTH question?
by bowhunter1963 - Mar 03, 2008 12:33 PM |
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Mar 03, 2008 02:17 PM by tspuckler |
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It's that time o' year again --
by JKruse - Mar 03, 2008 02:43 AM |
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Mar 04, 2008 12:01 AM by cn013 |
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Had a few of the snakes out today...
by kevine - Mar 02, 2008 04:53 PM |
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Mar 09, 2008 04:49 PM by ZFelicien |
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My vacation is over
by elaphopeltishow - Mar 02, 2008 02:23 PM |
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Mar 03, 2008 12:17 PM by ChristopherD |
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baby brooksi needs to eat
by ScarFace0909 - Mar 01, 2008 11:06 AM |
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Mar 17, 2008 08:39 PM by ScarFace0909 |
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Ques out of brumation
by trevid - Feb 29, 2008 08:35 PM |
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Mar 02, 2008 08:08 PM by FunkyRes |
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Anybody going to...
by mfoux - Feb 29, 2008 07:39 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Mexican Black King question?
by Luis - Feb 29, 2008 01:25 AM |
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Mar 04, 2008 05:21 PM by Obscenity |
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Skin Shedding Issue
by snotted - Feb 28, 2008 10:05 PM |
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Mar 01, 2008 06:56 PM by snotted |
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Which Kingsnake for a beginer
by wbcrows - Feb 28, 2008 08:03 PM |
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Mar 01, 2008 11:21 AM by DMong |
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BITING SNAKE!
by kingsnakesunny - Feb 28, 2008 05:01 PM |
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Mar 20, 2008 09:11 PM by kingsnakesunny |
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can I feed our snake?
by hvnlyblueangel - Feb 28, 2008 11:05 AM |
2 |
Feb 28, 2008 06:04 PM by hvnlyblueangel |
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Pinellas Co. Kings
by westernNC - Feb 28, 2008 09:04 AM |
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Mar 05, 2008 11:50 AM by westernNC |
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Facts about kingsnakes?????
by cantwaitfor09 - Feb 28, 2008 07:32 AM |
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Feb 28, 2008 01:37 PM by markg |
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Pictures, Kings and OT
by Nokturnel Tom - Feb 27, 2008 10:58 PM |
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Feb 29, 2008 06:54 AM by EddieF |
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video of underwater drinking
by EddieF - Feb 27, 2008 08:22 PM |
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Feb 27, 2008 09:27 PM by Hollychan |
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Future mates meet...
by EddieF - Feb 27, 2008 07:19 PM |
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Feb 29, 2008 05:08 AM by EddieF |
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Florida King wont eat?
by jasonmc - Feb 27, 2008 01:37 PM |
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Mar 04, 2008 08:35 PM by JasonMc |
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Aspen and Sneezing?
by Orocosos - Feb 27, 2008 09:47 AM |
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Feb 29, 2008 09:05 AM by Orocosos |
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Baby Cal King - New Snake owner - Help
by snotted - Feb 26, 2008 10:10 PM |
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Mar 01, 2008 01:35 AM by mrkent |
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Speckled and prarie kings from 2007
by blakemolone - Feb 26, 2008 08:42 PM |
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Mar 02, 2008 01:31 AM by reako45 |
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Female Desert King Help
by thomas_matthew - Feb 26, 2008 01:13 PM |
7 |
Feb 29, 2008 08:48 AM by thomas_matthew |
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Best way?
by Hollychan - Feb 25, 2008 09:22 PM |
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Feb 28, 2008 06:30 PM by Hollychan |
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Mellow Brooksi
by EddieF - Feb 25, 2008 08:44 PM |
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Feb 26, 2008 12:34 AM by RossCA |
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Video of Courting Kingsnakes
by waspinator421 - Feb 25, 2008 07:57 PM |
10 |
Feb 28, 2008 02:22 PM by waspinator421 |
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Hypo Sulfer Brooks
by Tony D - Feb 25, 2008 05:35 PM |
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Feb 27, 2008 11:21 PM by DISCERN |
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UTH brand?
by Orocosos - Feb 25, 2008 09:59 AM |
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Feb 25, 2008 11:40 PM by Luis |
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Don't Let This Happen to Your Collection
by PGlazenerCooney - Feb 24, 2008 03:14 PM |
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Mar 01, 2008 12:20 AM by Luis |
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Couple Questions
by wonderwoman23 - Feb 24, 2008 01:36 PM |
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Feb 24, 2008 07:24 PM by Malays |
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wild kings will eat eggs?
by Malays - Feb 24, 2008 10:57 AM |
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Feb 27, 2008 01:22 AM by antelope |
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MBKs Breeding Today (Pic)
by tspuckler - Feb 24, 2008 09:29 AM |
3 |
Feb 25, 2008 11:53 PM by Luis |
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Stories...
by fauxsanity - Feb 24, 2008 03:24 AM |
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Mar 01, 2008 01:25 AM by adamjeffery |
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A few post-brumation pics . . .
by JKruse - Feb 24, 2008 02:45 AM |
9 |
Feb 24, 2008 02:10 PM by JKruse |
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Another rack question
by ROC - Feb 23, 2008 09:41 PM |
5 |
Feb 24, 2008 07:11 PM by zach_whitman |
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'07 MBK (for Manda)
by Br8knitOFF - Feb 23, 2008 03:06 PM |
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Feb 27, 2008 05:14 PM by RavenSkyfire |
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Good by fuzzy mice
by Steve_Craig - Feb 23, 2008 01:22 PM |
21 |
Feb 24, 2008 08:36 PM by greenbay1 |
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Basic snake care chart
by EddieF - Feb 23, 2008 12:02 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Eastern King sites
by wvherp - Feb 23, 2008 10:56 AM |
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Feb 24, 2008 09:52 AM by Steve_Craig |
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Humidity frustration
by EddieF - Feb 23, 2008 07:47 AM |
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Feb 29, 2008 12:27 AM by j3nnay |
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Baja (Nitida) Behavior & Observations
by Ameron - Feb 22, 2008 02:59 PM |
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Feb 27, 2008 07:45 PM by Ameron |
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Size Difference in Eastern Kings
by tspuckler - Feb 22, 2008 07:10 AM |
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Feb 23, 2008 03:44 PM by brhaco |
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06 speckled king
by Steve_Craig - Feb 21, 2008 07:54 PM |
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Feb 23, 2008 07:44 PM by reako45 |
