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Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2004.
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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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Entire Clutch Went Bad...
by Sasheena - Jun 14, 2004 08:43 AM |
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Jun 15, 2004 08:26 PM by Sasheena |
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Cardboard ok for my snake...heater is to hot
by svtsinister - Jun 14, 2004 07:47 AM |
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Jun 16, 2004 06:42 AM by svreptiles |
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My (Alabama) Black King is laying eggs this AM, life is good. pic attached
by Sweet_Pickle - Jun 14, 2004 05:47 AM |
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Jun 15, 2004 10:46 AM by thomas davis |
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WC Splendida Pic
by jlassiter - Jun 13, 2004 11:13 PM |
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Jun 16, 2004 10:20 PM by jlassiter |
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Awesome Mexicana Mexicana
by jlassiter - Jun 13, 2004 11:07 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 11:07 PM by jlassiter |
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What type of Calking would this be called?
by jlassiter - Jun 13, 2004 09:24 PM |
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Jun 23, 2004 08:01 PM by fighterpilot |
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regurgitating meals
by sandfireman - Jun 13, 2004 08:42 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 09:18 PM by michaelb |
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Nice Albino Ruthvens King
by Joe K. - Jun 13, 2004 07:45 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 07:46 PM by Joe K. |
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Taylor Co., FL Eastern King...after shed pics
by Sean - Jun 13, 2004 07:21 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 07:29 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Rank your favorite king
by MountainLyon - Jun 13, 2004 04:10 PM |
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Jul 25, 2004 11:59 PM by tim8ball |
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Brooks Eggs are unusually yellow but look good otherwise
by RussBates - Jun 13, 2004 12:46 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 05:38 PM by RussBates |
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FL Kings hatching...2 out of 6 are aberrant
by Sean - Jun 13, 2004 11:59 AM |
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Jun 18, 2004 07:16 AM by RichH |
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is this pinkie to big? please advise
by svtsinister - Jun 13, 2004 10:53 AM |
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Jun 14, 2004 01:48 AM by foxturtle |
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My three eggs........outcome
by Passport - Jun 13, 2004 09:45 AM |
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Jun 13, 2004 11:04 AM by Kerby... |
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Unofficial Poll on Eastern Kingsnake preferences....
by Keith Hillson - Jun 13, 2004 01:05 AM |
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Jun 14, 2004 08:30 PM by shaky@best |
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What phase is this thayeri and how much would it sell for?
by litlebuterfly - Jun 13, 2004 12:04 AM |
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Jun 13, 2004 03:28 PM by jlassiter |
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Care questions about my Cal King.
by MountainLyon - Jun 12, 2004 11:34 PM |
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Jun 13, 2004 02:32 PM by MountainLyon |
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Late mating observed . . .
by BlueKing - Jun 12, 2004 01:01 PM |
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Jun 12, 2004 07:36 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Reputable breeders
by loc4t - Jun 12, 2004 09:41 AM |
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Jun 15, 2004 09:46 AM by Tigergenesis |
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Jersey Bound..........
by RichH - Jun 12, 2004 07:37 AM |
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Jun 16, 2004 07:14 PM by sullman |
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Snake trap
by z10silver - Jun 11, 2004 09:55 PM |
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Jun 11, 2004 10:42 PM by sullman |
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FL Kings hatching....How often do you see this?
by Sean - Jun 11, 2004 06:12 PM |
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Jun 14, 2004 11:46 AM by RichH |
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how long should i wait to feed my snake
by svtsinister - Jun 11, 2004 09:54 AM |
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Jun 11, 2004 11:56 PM by svtsinister |
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My little king is in his first shed, few questions inside.
by TGizzle - Jun 11, 2004 09:21 AM |
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Jun 11, 2004 03:14 PM by sullman |
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South Carolina Kings
by DanW - Jun 11, 2004 07:30 AM |
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Jun 12, 2004 08:29 AM by DanW |
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One more question about unpipped eggs........pretty please?
by Passport - Jun 10, 2004 08:23 PM |
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Jun 12, 2004 09:55 AM by RichH |
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Do eastern kings eat coral snakes?
by buddygrout - Jun 10, 2004 06:14 PM |
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Jun 11, 2004 09:43 AM by HerperHelmz |
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california king eggs/ how long to hatch?
by griffindor - Jun 10, 2004 03:03 PM |
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Jun 12, 2004 09:13 AM by griffindor |
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Question, open discussion on Blotched Kings.........
by RichH - Jun 10, 2004 12:59 PM |
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Jun 11, 2004 03:37 PM by RichH |
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is 91 degrees to hot?
by svtsinister - Jun 10, 2004 10:07 AM |
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Jun 10, 2004 01:51 PM by alkaur |
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Do you think this tub is too big....
by Tigergenesis - Jun 10, 2004 09:46 AM |
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Jun 11, 2004 06:18 PM by sullman |
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Worrying Dad / Lavender Albino Brooks King
by RussBates - Jun 10, 2004 07:22 AM |
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Jun 10, 2004 01:26 PM by Passport |
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more powerful?
by snakefannn - Jun 09, 2004 11:00 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 02:42 PM by HerperHelmz |
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Keith...more pics of those Taylor Co., FL Eastern Kings
by Sean - Jun 09, 2004 10:22 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 11:57 AM by haddachoose1 |
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Cage Size
by downway69 - Jun 09, 2004 09:43 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 08:47 PM by boabrad |
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Hatchling left egg too early.........advice
by Passport - Jun 09, 2004 06:50 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 09:12 AM by Passport |
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eggs stuck king help please
by snakeman4 - Jun 09, 2004 05:13 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 06:16 PM by snakeman4 |
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Undertank heater and Lights
by svtsinister - Jun 09, 2004 04:08 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 07:46 PM by bayareaherper |
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Pic of the White Sided SPECKLED King
by Nokturnel Tom - Jun 09, 2004 01:50 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 03:52 PM by Lia |
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Mexican Black Kingsnake husbandry question
by alkaur - Jun 09, 2004 12:35 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 07:05 PM by alkaur |
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Applegate and het Pyro PICS
by gofer - Jun 09, 2004 12:19 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 12:50 PM by gofer |
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Chain King puffing throat?
by c&f - Jun 09, 2004 12:03 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 07:17 PM by sk8r009 |
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Adult Male.....
by RichH - Jun 09, 2004 08:02 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 08:24 AM by RichH |
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Another Blotched King Female Pic
by RichH - Jun 09, 2004 08:00 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 09:41 PM by RichH |
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Why'd he bite?
by boabrad - Jun 09, 2004 07:52 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 03:34 PM by sullman |
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Breeders?
by indigoss - Jun 08, 2004 10:49 PM |
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Jul 22, 2004 06:14 AM by tim8ball |
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Well it's about time!
by Snake_Charmer - Jun 08, 2004 08:36 PM |
0 | No replies |
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How long til they leave their egg?
by Passport - Jun 08, 2004 08:35 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 08:05 AM by Passport |
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Skin problem
by TraceH - Jun 08, 2004 03:35 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 09:15 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Feeding Cali King's other snakes?? What are the dangers?
by sullman - Jun 08, 2004 03:23 PM |
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Jun 09, 2004 08:08 PM by bayareaherper |
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2003 Blotched King
by RichH - Jun 08, 2004 01:51 PM |
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Jun 10, 2004 08:31 AM by RichH |
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Chocolate Spotted CA Kingsnake
by RichH - Jun 08, 2004 09:43 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Jungle Carpet Wannabe
by RichH - Jun 08, 2004 09:40 AM |
0 | No replies |
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2003 Female Blotched King
by RichH - Jun 08, 2004 07:58 AM |
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Jun 09, 2004 12:42 AM by Sean |
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Yeah!! 1st egg pipping this morning.
by Passport - Jun 08, 2004 07:24 AM |
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Jun 08, 2004 04:30 PM by daveb |
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Mex Black Enthusiasts Reply
by Ameron - Jun 08, 2004 12:30 AM |
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Jun 11, 2004 07:21 AM by Snake_Charmer |
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Mixed Locale Eastern Kings...
by Keith Hillson - Jun 08, 2004 12:03 AM |
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Jun 08, 2004 11:35 PM by Keith Hillson |
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My collection right now...
by Elfunko - Jun 07, 2004 11:08 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 11:11 PM by Elfunko |
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reptile vet
by yellowmz3 - Jun 07, 2004 07:47 PM |
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Jun 08, 2004 06:25 AM by Tigergenesis |
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Taylor Co., FL Eastern Kings...two finds yesterday
by Sean - Jun 07, 2004 01:54 PM |
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Jun 08, 2004 10:18 AM by Sean |
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How do you thaw your frozen mice?
by svtsinister - Jun 07, 2004 12:05 AM |
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Jun 08, 2004 07:20 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Run over king, severe injury - HELP!!!!
by evers310 - Jun 06, 2004 10:10 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 04:17 PM by Snake_Charmer |
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Mighty Monmouth Co., NJ Eastern King "Reborn"
by Keith Hillson - Jun 06, 2004 04:39 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 02:31 PM by Sean |
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Vitamin Supplements?
by vardens - Jun 06, 2004 02:35 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 11:31 PM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Can someone explain how to candle an egg...
by pweaver - Jun 06, 2004 01:04 PM |
0 | No replies |
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My 5 year old brooks is worrying me
by BOBAFETT - Jun 06, 2004 01:12 AM |
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Jun 06, 2004 07:31 AM by jjl |
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ok here is the pic of my reverse striped kingsnake
by nmreptileman - Jun 05, 2004 11:25 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 04:58 AM by Lia |
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Check out my soon to be New snake
by svtsinister - Jun 05, 2004 10:19 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 05:18 PM by Keith Hillson |
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pic of my reverse kingsnake
by nmreptileman - Jun 05, 2004 08:50 PM |
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Jun 05, 2004 10:55 PM by CanopicJar |
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Strange adult color change in female colubrids .....
by Keith Hillson - Jun 05, 2004 01:21 PM |
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Jun 06, 2004 04:25 PM by Jeff Schofield |
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Candling Eggs.... Black DOT?
by Sasheena - Jun 04, 2004 09:44 PM |
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Jun 07, 2004 07:41 AM by Sasheena |
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anyone ever feed their kings other snakes?
by dc516 - Jun 04, 2004 09:18 PM |
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Jun 08, 2004 12:42 AM by Ameron |
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How close to hatching do eggs begin wrinkling?
by Passport - Jun 04, 2004 07:41 AM |
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Jun 04, 2004 09:38 PM by Sasheena |
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WC Kings
by DanW - Jun 04, 2004 06:28 AM |
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Jun 06, 2004 11:14 AM by crimsonking |
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Is it hard to breed kingsnakes
by svtsinister - Jun 03, 2004 11:59 PM |
0 | No replies |
