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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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Bullsnakes hands down
by mrrooster2u - Feb 21, 2004 06:42 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 09:39 AM by Keith Hillson |
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Do Mex Black Kings like to climb? np.
by Tigergenesis - Feb 21, 2004 05:06 PM |
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Feb 23, 2004 07:16 PM by kaori |
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Buying feeder mice...
by lizbet - Feb 21, 2004 02:46 PM |
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Feb 25, 2004 11:35 AM by polosue25 |
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Lampropeltis calliigaster occipitolineata babies on the way!
by jsargent - Feb 21, 2004 08:58 AM |
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Feb 23, 2004 01:51 PM by rearfang |
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Where did Dan Vermilya's website go?
by kingaz - Feb 21, 2004 08:16 AM |
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Mar 01, 2004 09:58 PM by serpentdan |
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will the real BROOKS please stand up
by ChristopherD - Feb 20, 2004 08:00 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 08:15 PM by ChristopherD |
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Dean, you're a piece of...
by agalinis - Feb 20, 2004 06:51 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 02:07 PM by DeanAlessandrini |
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Could you identify the locale?
by ZPD - Feb 20, 2004 05:42 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 09:13 PM by thomas davis |
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32qt Sterilite okay for mex black king?
by Tigergenesis - Feb 20, 2004 12:08 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 05:43 AM by Tigergenesis |
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Need information!!! Taking a trip to Las Vegas in March. Also Northwestern AZ and the Mojave area of California
by trisnake - Feb 20, 2004 08:56 AM |
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Feb 23, 2004 09:30 PM by SERPENTBOY |
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HELP ME!!!New king snake
by SW19 - Feb 20, 2004 08:50 AM |
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Feb 20, 2004 03:40 PM by rhallman |
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Indigos vs kings (better?)
by DeanAlessandrini - Feb 20, 2004 08:02 AM |
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Feb 22, 2004 02:10 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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thanks for the advice
by michiel1981 - Feb 20, 2004 04:12 AM |
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How about some opinions about a "crossed"kingsnake--pic on hybrid forum
by Jeff Schofield - Feb 19, 2004 11:34 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 01:24 AM by madmatt |
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mites....
by lizbet - Feb 19, 2004 11:01 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 12:22 AM by cranwill |
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im not sure he going to make it
by michiel1981 - Feb 19, 2004 04:06 PM |
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Feb 22, 2004 09:30 PM by kaori |
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Possible Respiratory Infection?
by BOBAFETT - Feb 19, 2004 02:59 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 09:28 PM by BOBAFETT |
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Top 10 Reasons Kings are better than Indigo's
by Keith Hillson - Feb 19, 2004 02:25 PM |
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Feb 19, 2004 09:16 PM by Eric East |
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handling kingsnakes after other snakes?
by rangeramy - Feb 19, 2004 12:38 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 04:50 PM by rangeramy |
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Whats the oldest living king in captivity to anybodys knowledge?I have a
by shannon brown - Feb 19, 2004 10:54 AM |
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Feb 19, 2004 11:07 PM by Ace |
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Any ideas what type of kingsnake?
by lizbet - Feb 18, 2004 11:51 PM |
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Feb 19, 2004 11:06 PM by lizbet |
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2002 Female Apalachicola King
by Keith Hillson - Feb 18, 2004 10:55 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 09:46 AM by Sasheena |
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Male 2002 Apalachicola King
by Keith Hillson - Feb 18, 2004 10:52 PM |
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Feb 20, 2004 09:14 AM by Sean |
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KingSnake bit by rat help!!!
by marknnooga - Feb 18, 2004 10:40 PM |
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Feb 19, 2004 09:29 AM by snake_charmer |
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Advice needed! What is happening to her scales?
by wolfcharmer - Feb 18, 2004 10:40 PM |
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Feb 21, 2004 07:03 AM by wolfcharmer |
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Breeding Splendida
by jjl - Feb 18, 2004 08:35 PM |
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Feb 18, 2004 09:35 PM by thomas davis |
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New King snake(feeding)
by Sw19 - Feb 18, 2004 01:13 PM |
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My Ten Year Old Cal King is Now 62 inches- Gentle as a Lamb
by Dolemite - Feb 18, 2004 06:13 AM |
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Feb 18, 2004 01:41 PM by chrish |
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??? about one of my kings?
by SERPENTBOY - Feb 18, 2004 12:42 AM |
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Feb 18, 2004 06:13 PM by kingaz |
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pic of Gabriel
by lizbet - Feb 17, 2004 11:07 PM |
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Feb 18, 2004 03:33 PM by lizbet |
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Taking a trip to Las Vegas, northwestern AZ, and California.
by trisnake - Feb 17, 2004 05:10 PM |
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little thayeri finally recovered
by PAL - Feb 17, 2004 12:28 PM |
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Feb 17, 2004 01:19 PM by BlackElk |
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New Cal King
by BlackElk - Feb 17, 2004 02:13 AM |
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Feb 17, 2004 01:04 PM by BlackElk |
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Slightly "different" FL. king...
by crimsonking - Feb 16, 2004 09:14 PM |
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Feb 18, 2004 03:09 PM by Keith Hillson |
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ANYONE HAVE PICKY FLORIDA KINGS??? ours refuse food sometimes and other times snatch it right up!........n/p
by cv768 - Feb 16, 2004 08:38 PM |
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Feb 19, 2004 09:40 AM by rearfang |
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hypo brooks
by daveb - Feb 16, 2004 08:10 PM |
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Feb 19, 2004 12:19 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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hypo brooks
by daveb - Feb 16, 2004 08:03 PM |
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Keith asked what's our reptilian inspiration...
by kw53 - Feb 16, 2004 04:25 PM |
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Feb 17, 2004 10:26 PM by Zoso |
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Can anyone tell me what this is?
by redmoon - Feb 16, 2004 12:43 PM |
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Feb 17, 2004 02:33 PM by Brandon Osborne |
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A '03 Cal King
by Ted - Feb 16, 2004 10:39 AM |
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Feb 19, 2004 12:16 AM by MartinWhalin1 |
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Enclosure Size, Please Respond
by ShadyLady - Feb 16, 2004 08:35 AM |
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Feb 16, 2004 11:37 AM by ShadyLady |
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Quick temp question
by capnmoby - Feb 15, 2004 10:09 PM |
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After further reading Kings are the toughest snakes around...
by Keith Hillson - Feb 15, 2004 09:39 PM |
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Feb 19, 2004 09:34 PM by oldherper |
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lizard maker question
by greg woodie - Feb 15, 2004 09:02 PM |
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Feb 16, 2004 05:24 AM by Dann |
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South Florida King Info. Correspondence
by RichH - Feb 15, 2004 08:58 PM |
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Feb 16, 2004 11:11 AM by RichH |
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Interesting encounter with a Kingsnake/coachwhip
by Steve_Craig - Feb 15, 2004 06:43 PM |
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Feb 17, 2004 10:02 AM by Steve_Craig |
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Former L. g. goini
by Jeff Robbe - Feb 15, 2004 05:36 PM |
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Feb 18, 2004 08:11 AM by rearfang |
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5 ft. Fl king
by buddygrout - Feb 15, 2004 11:48 AM |
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What is your reptilian Inspiration ? ...
by Keith Hillson - Feb 15, 2004 10:13 AM |
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Feb 19, 2004 11:05 AM by Keith Hillson |
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Im Confused...
by chuck420 - Feb 15, 2004 12:50 AM |
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Feb 15, 2004 08:14 AM by kingaz |
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snow/white-sided brooksi?
by chaoscat - Feb 14, 2004 10:41 PM |
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Feb 15, 2004 09:40 PM by thomas davis |
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California King escaped from feeding enclosure last nigt.........What to do?
by Uncloudy - Feb 14, 2004 04:01 PM |
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Feb 15, 2004 07:35 AM by cv768 |
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very nice looking eastern free to a good home(more)
by lazzyjeff1 - Feb 14, 2004 09:52 AM |
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Feb 14, 2004 11:59 PM by thomas davis |
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my big king in shed (NICE PIC)
by michiel1981 - Feb 14, 2004 09:03 AM |
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Feb 14, 2004 10:20 AM by cv768 |
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Brumation problems--snake passing feces?
by Sohni - Feb 13, 2004 10:57 PM |
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Feb 14, 2004 10:13 PM by rtdunham |
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Balto. eastern kings?
by STANK - Feb 13, 2004 08:58 AM |
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Feb 16, 2004 03:56 PM by newagewanda |
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Who's got pics of SOUTH FLORIDA KINGS???
by cv768 - Feb 12, 2004 03:02 PM |
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Feb 15, 2004 08:44 AM by jjl |
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Looking for Chris Cullotta(southern reptile)his new phone # as he has moved....
by Jeff Schofield - Feb 12, 2004 02:30 PM |
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HEATING A SNAKE RACK???>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
by cv768 - Feb 11, 2004 11:25 PM |
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Feb 12, 2004 03:01 PM by cv768 |
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Lumps in Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri
by Nicki - Feb 11, 2004 05:23 PM |
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Feb 13, 2004 02:50 PM by chaoscat |
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mistaken identity...
by lizbet - Feb 11, 2004 02:19 PM |
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Feb 11, 2004 06:19 PM by kingaz |
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Looking for breeders of Mosaic kings(Editsto Is.?)in 04 or available specimens
by Jeff Schofield - Feb 11, 2004 10:57 AM |
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NEW SOUTH CAROLINA EXPO
by campbellreptiles - Feb 11, 2004 09:29 AM |
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mex-mex??
by greg woodie - Feb 10, 2004 11:10 PM |
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Feb 11, 2004 12:14 PM by snakes |
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BEAUTIFUL Non-Locality Eastern Kingsnakes....where are they ?
by Keith Hillson - Feb 10, 2004 09:50 PM |
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Hypomelanistic Brooksi 2003 female
by Keith Hillson - Feb 10, 2004 09:42 PM |
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Feb 12, 2004 10:32 AM by Joel R |
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2003 NJ Eastern Kingsnake
by Keith Hillson - Feb 10, 2004 09:39 PM |
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Feb 11, 2004 11:57 AM by haddachoose1 |
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Frank R. could you explain a little what your method for growth is....
by Keith Hillson - Feb 10, 2004 04:46 PM |
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Feb 13, 2004 01:22 PM by Keith Hillson |
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Still looking for Mark and Kim Bells email address or phone number
by Jeff Schofield - Feb 09, 2004 11:15 PM |
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Feb 10, 2004 04:31 PM by Jeff Schofield |
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The "Giant" King speil...why to believe it! Where is the type for the largest Eastern kept?
by agalinis - Feb 09, 2004 10:56 AM |
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Feb 11, 2004 04:53 PM by agalinis |
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Can a snake rack be used as an incubator?....
by Passport - Feb 09, 2004 08:16 AM |
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Feb 11, 2004 01:46 PM by rtdunham |
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kingsnake temperament
by white8legarmy - Feb 08, 2004 09:21 PM |
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Feb 10, 2004 11:56 AM by white8legarmy |
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First time breeder of Kingsnakes and questions.....
by Passport - Feb 08, 2004 07:49 PM |
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Feb 09, 2004 04:54 PM by Nokturnel Tom |
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Nighttime temps in cage
by koashmar - Feb 08, 2004 03:01 PM |
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Feb 08, 2004 07:03 PM by koashmar |
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Cat is freakin out!
by skyclad - Feb 07, 2004 07:31 PM |
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Feb 11, 2004 08:03 PM by smokeysshadow |
