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Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2012.
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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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Something from around 1997......
by Kerby... - Aug 10, 2012 09:53 PM |
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Aug 11, 2012 09:14 PM by pyromaniac |
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Hypo Floridana question...
by Jlassiter - Aug 10, 2012 01:12 PM |
3 |
Aug 12, 2012 11:44 AM by CrimsonKing |
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This little guy almost didn't make it.
by a153fish - Aug 09, 2012 10:38 PM |
7 |
Aug 11, 2012 12:58 PM by pyromaniac |
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What happened here?
by RossPadilla - Aug 09, 2012 01:58 AM |
6 |
Aug 09, 2012 02:57 PM by a153fish |
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Only Child
by pyromaniac - Aug 08, 2012 01:49 PM |
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Aug 14, 2012 11:44 AM by FR |
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Not all Jellies are created equal...
by CBI - Aug 08, 2012 10:12 AM |
9 |
Aug 12, 2012 03:19 PM by robyn@ProExotics |
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Last But Not Least!
by pyromaniac - Aug 07, 2012 01:40 PM |
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Aug 09, 2012 07:19 PM by pyromaniac |
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NC Eastern Kings
by ssshane - Aug 06, 2012 06:26 AM |
10 |
Aug 07, 2012 05:51 AM by ssshane |
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Jasper Co. SC Eastern Kings
by ssshane - Aug 04, 2012 09:31 PM |
5 |
Aug 06, 2012 03:55 PM by ssshane |
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BRITISH HORROR STORY!!!!!
by DMong - Aug 04, 2012 08:55 PM |
19 |
Aug 07, 2012 02:01 PM by herpholics |
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OT Albino Cuban Tree Frog, locked again.
by GerardS - Aug 04, 2012 08:40 PM |
1 |
Aug 04, 2012 09:51 PM by RossPadilla |
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Relaxing on the couch....
by a153fish - Aug 04, 2012 12:29 AM |
10 |
Aug 07, 2012 05:42 PM by a153fish |
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pics for lucy47-(with extras! LOL)
by joecop - Aug 03, 2012 08:28 PM |
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Aug 06, 2012 08:54 PM by joecop |
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These hatched yesterday
by Tanguy6 - Aug 03, 2012 04:06 PM |
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Aug 07, 2012 03:51 PM by Tanguy6 |
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Update On Lavender Mosaic Skin Issues
by scaledverts - Aug 03, 2012 11:22 AM |
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Aug 06, 2012 05:47 PM by thomas davis |
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More OT turtle action
by GerardS - Aug 03, 2012 11:22 AM |
6 |
Aug 04, 2012 10:49 AM by GerardS |
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Identify my king?
by tymonster - Aug 03, 2012 01:13 AM |
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Aug 03, 2012 06:40 PM by DMong |
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This is growth rate!
by a153fish - Aug 02, 2012 05:21 PM |
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Aug 03, 2012 04:16 PM by a153fish |
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Grown rate concerns - Brooks
by Rake - Aug 01, 2012 09:18 PM |
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Aug 03, 2012 12:45 PM by RossPadilla |
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2 of my favorite kings
by mikefedzen - Aug 01, 2012 02:35 PM |
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Aug 03, 2012 07:11 AM by Denbar |
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Second Pyro Clutch Happening...
by pyromaniac - Aug 01, 2012 01:58 PM |
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Aug 04, 2012 12:28 PM by pyromaniac |
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Rodent Pro -Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis
by AaronBayer - Aug 01, 2012 01:07 PM |
25 |
Aug 06, 2012 04:15 PM by chefdev |
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? for those who incubate in closed conta
by chefdev - Jul 29, 2012 09:56 PM |
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Jul 31, 2012 01:29 AM by DMong |
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Just another cool FROG!
by HeavenHell - Jul 29, 2012 01:30 AM |
23 |
Aug 02, 2012 09:29 AM by Jlassiter |
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Striped Outerbanks King-Part 2
by elaphopeltishow - Jul 28, 2012 10:18 PM |
13 |
Aug 01, 2012 08:12 PM by JKruse |
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monitor cage, nesting and all such.
by FR - Jul 28, 2012 01:35 PM |
12 |
Aug 01, 2012 05:54 PM by daveb |
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Late Honduran Clutch
by scaledverts - Jul 28, 2012 12:01 AM |
5 |
Jul 28, 2012 12:15 PM by DMong |
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snowflake eggs hatchiing
by joecop - Jul 27, 2012 08:43 PM |
15 |
Jul 29, 2012 12:48 AM by DMong |
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Clutch Pic of Blizzard x Hypermel
by scaledverts - Jul 27, 2012 03:17 PM |
5 |
Jul 27, 2012 07:56 PM by Denbar |
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Hypo-E Mex Mex Hatching
by Jlassiter - Jul 26, 2012 06:47 PM |
24 |
Aug 01, 2012 11:41 AM by Jlassiter |
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Surprise Genetics Are ALAWAYS Nice!
by scaledverts - Jul 26, 2012 12:47 AM |
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Jul 26, 2012 08:13 PM by RossPadilla |
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More OT update
by GerardS - Jul 24, 2012 08:48 AM |
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Jul 25, 2012 05:39 AM by a153fish |
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couple clutch pics
by mikefedzen - Jul 24, 2012 02:07 AM |
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Jul 26, 2012 08:35 AM by ssshane |
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OT update
by GerardS - Jul 23, 2012 07:04 PM |
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Jul 24, 2012 12:19 PM by GerardS |
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Striped Outerbanks King
by elaphopeltishow - Jul 23, 2012 05:24 PM |
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Jul 28, 2012 10:08 PM by elaphopeltishow |
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is there an albino mosaic cal out there?
by mikefedzen - Jul 23, 2012 01:19 AM |
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Jul 29, 2012 02:36 PM by Jlassiter |
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Quick Question
by KingDome - Jul 22, 2012 09:06 PM |
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Jul 22, 2012 10:07 PM by KingDome |
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Cool South Texas Find.....OT
by Jlassiter - Jul 21, 2012 04:58 PM |
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Jul 26, 2012 08:38 AM by ssshane |
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Bird rescue (photo) off topic
by HeavenHell - Jul 21, 2012 09:42 AM |
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Jul 21, 2012 10:45 AM by gerryg |
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Odd Abrasions/Spots on Kingsnake
by scaledverts - Jul 20, 2012 12:37 PM |
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Jul 26, 2012 11:24 AM by ssshane |
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50/50 Agree to Disagree
by KingDome - Jul 20, 2012 09:32 AM |
40 |
Jul 23, 2012 04:07 PM by chris jones |
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Snow Kingsnake
by marcp - Jul 19, 2012 09:52 PM |
10 |
Jul 20, 2012 09:19 PM by GerardS |
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Pyros and Fencies
by pyromaniac - Jul 19, 2012 04:07 PM |
5 |
Jul 20, 2012 05:43 PM by MichaelHeyduk |
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Some special locality Cal kings
by RossPadilla - Jul 18, 2012 09:19 PM |
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Jul 28, 2012 04:03 AM by RossPadilla |
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Second clutch from black and white pair
by Denbar - Jul 18, 2012 09:12 AM |
18 |
Jul 26, 2012 07:57 PM by Denbar |
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Cup o' kings......
by CrimsonKing - Jul 17, 2012 10:15 PM |
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Jul 20, 2012 05:46 PM by MichaelHeyduk |
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Wooo hooo
by wbcrows - Jul 17, 2012 08:32 PM |
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Jul 19, 2012 06:52 PM by daveb |
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Hatching Prairies
by KcTrader - Jul 17, 2012 07:30 PM |
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Jul 19, 2012 07:16 AM by KcTrader |
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Striped Splendida...
by Jlassiter - Jul 17, 2012 06:54 PM |
4 |
Jul 18, 2012 10:33 AM by Jlassiter |
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Lampropeltis getula nigra
by Phil Peak - Jul 16, 2012 10:21 PM |
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Jul 18, 2012 05:23 AM by Phil Peak |
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Knats
by Bluerosy - Jul 16, 2012 09:41 PM |
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Jul 17, 2012 02:38 PM by daveb |
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hamburg reptile show
by autopilot79 - Jul 15, 2012 09:33 PM |
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Jul 16, 2012 11:35 AM by daveb |
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Some Recent Finds...
by Jlassiter - Jul 15, 2012 09:32 PM |
40 |
Jul 17, 2012 07:11 AM by Jlassiter |
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A hopping good time (photos)
by HeavenHell - Jul 15, 2012 09:13 PM |
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Jul 15, 2012 10:46 PM by DISCERN |
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Snowflake eggs
by joecop - Jul 15, 2012 06:06 PM |
10 |
Jul 16, 2012 12:57 AM by joecop |
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Here's a neat one
by waspinator421 - Jul 15, 2012 03:13 PM |
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Jul 15, 2012 10:56 PM by KingDome |
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Excited to see these
by blackmilkman - Jul 15, 2012 01:16 PM |
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Jul 15, 2012 11:15 PM by blackmilkman |
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Now this is worth a ......
by KcTrader - Jul 14, 2012 08:22 AM |
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Jul 15, 2012 05:34 PM by Jlassiter |
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Hatch out two of these
by blackmilkman - Jul 14, 2012 07:56 AM |
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Jul 15, 2012 02:00 PM by RossPadilla |
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I have this weird egg with mold
by RossPadilla - Jul 14, 2012 12:04 AM |
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Jul 15, 2012 11:37 PM by DMong |
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More OT awesome!
by GerardS - Jul 13, 2012 12:07 PM |
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Jul 13, 2012 11:12 PM by RossPadilla |
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OT turtle action...
by GerardS - Jul 13, 2012 09:17 AM |
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Jul 13, 2012 07:11 PM by mikefedzen |
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Ques For Pyromaniac-Bob...
by trevid - Jul 11, 2012 09:45 PM |
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Jul 13, 2012 01:46 AM by DMong |
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Some new pics of old snakes.
by GerardS - Jul 11, 2012 04:07 PM |
14 |
Jul 11, 2012 11:49 PM by a153fish |
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Speckled King out
by a153fish - Jul 11, 2012 09:59 AM |
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Jul 13, 2012 01:49 PM by fliptop |
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Some hatching, some laying!
by a153fish - Jul 10, 2012 04:57 PM |
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Jul 12, 2012 10:24 PM by a153fish |
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Praries again....hypo/hybino/albino ?
by flintdiver - Jul 10, 2012 03:35 PM |
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Jul 12, 2012 11:33 PM by jeff_serrao |
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Better half pic's
by KingDome - Jul 10, 2012 11:56 AM |
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Jul 11, 2012 07:33 PM by Bluerosy |
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Ot snakes and one king
by FR - Jul 10, 2012 09:15 AM |
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Jul 11, 2012 09:38 PM by tbrock |
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Like Mother Like Daughter
by Jlassiter - Jul 09, 2012 04:03 AM |
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Jul 10, 2012 04:26 PM by Jlassiter |
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San Diego Trip.....OT
by Jlassiter - Jul 07, 2012 10:46 PM |
37 |
Jul 09, 2012 07:52 PM by Jlassiter |
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my Prairie two cents
by jeff_serrao - Jul 07, 2012 08:44 PM |
8 |
Jul 12, 2012 11:35 PM by jeff_serrao |
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Albino lav striped Cali king
by slimlv - Jul 07, 2012 04:55 PM |
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Jul 09, 2012 04:03 PM by DMong |
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Wild frogs and baby bird (photos)
by HeavenHell - Jul 06, 2012 04:30 PM |
5 |
Jul 06, 2012 07:41 PM by HeavenHell |
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repti con show
by KingDome - Jul 06, 2012 12:23 PM |
8 |
Jul 07, 2012 05:55 PM by MChap30 |
