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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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"Rorschach" King head AND body
by kevine - Aug 11, 2008 04:14 PM |
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Aug 13, 2008 04:46 PM by Lindsay |
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amusing head pattern -the Rorschach king
by Lindsay - Aug 11, 2008 10:06 AM |
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Aug 11, 2008 04:20 PM by FRoberts |
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just hatched this odd brooksi
by Lindsay - Aug 11, 2008 09:52 AM |
9 |
Aug 11, 2008 09:31 PM by Bluerosy |
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Feeding problem with brooksi
by SVSNAKES - Aug 11, 2008 12:58 AM |
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Aug 12, 2008 04:21 PM by FunkyRes |
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pictures from tonight
by derekdehaas - Aug 10, 2008 08:39 PM |
1 |
Aug 10, 2008 09:12 PM by viborero |
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Pastel Kings - 2007 and 2008 beauties
by Step11 - Aug 10, 2008 08:29 PM |
10 |
Aug 14, 2008 07:43 PM by Tony D |
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New Brooksi
by kingsnake1 - Aug 10, 2008 04:40 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 08:22 PM by charleshanklin |
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lower abd mass in clown king
by rs2051 - Aug 10, 2008 04:31 PM |
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Aug 11, 2008 07:43 PM by rs2051 |
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Advice on an enclosure in the works.
by eclipse5161 - Aug 10, 2008 02:25 PM |
6 |
Aug 11, 2008 01:32 PM by eclipse5161 |
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what kind? Prairie king?
by captotterboy - Aug 10, 2008 09:41 AM |
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Aug 12, 2008 10:31 PM by captotterboy |
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Pyro Hatch
by antr1 - Aug 10, 2008 07:46 AM |
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Aug 10, 2008 06:39 PM by antr1 |
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[cal king] Patternless Amel
by FunkyRes - Aug 10, 2008 12:51 AM |
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Aug 12, 2008 05:01 PM by shannon brown |
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bulge normal?
by captotterboy - Aug 09, 2008 09:40 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Arizona Desert Kingsnakes
by hognose45 - Aug 09, 2008 07:17 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 10:43 PM by hognose45 |
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Normal bulge?
by captotterboy - Aug 09, 2008 03:51 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 12:11 PM by snake_bit |
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Latest pics of brooksi pair
by DMong - Aug 09, 2008 03:31 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 04:21 PM by DMong |
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Cal Kings and one OT pic..
by Nokturnel Tom - Aug 09, 2008 02:50 PM |
4 |
Aug 10, 2008 10:11 AM by viborero |
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hey Boneyard!
by daveb - Aug 09, 2008 12:14 PM |
0 | No replies |
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I can't wait til these shed!
by Nokturnel Tom - Aug 09, 2008 10:27 AM |
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Aug 10, 2008 09:50 PM by ZFelicien |
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Gadsden Co. E. King pinner
by KrazyKritters1 - Aug 09, 2008 07:15 AM |
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Aug 10, 2008 07:31 AM by KrazyKritters1 |
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Brooksi
by Boneyard - Aug 08, 2008 10:36 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 09:46 PM by Brandon Osborne |
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OT Genetics
by Boneyard - Aug 08, 2008 10:07 PM |
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Aug 08, 2008 11:00 PM by PGlazenerCooney |
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Possible hybrid
by FR - Aug 08, 2008 06:16 PM |
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Aug 09, 2008 12:42 PM by viborero |
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This parviruba
by billstevenson - Aug 08, 2008 02:48 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 10:01 PM by lytlesnake |
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Axanthic Brooksi
by indigoss - Aug 08, 2008 03:18 AM |
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Aug 10, 2008 01:19 AM by FunkyRes |
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Humidity
by Rob328gts - Aug 07, 2008 10:01 PM |
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Aug 08, 2008 08:24 PM by markg |
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Albino Eastern Kingsnake?
by Godfrey - Aug 07, 2008 08:11 PM |
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Aug 10, 2008 03:25 PM by ChristopherD |
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2008 MBKs and Hypo Brooksi
by Nokturnel Tom - Aug 07, 2008 03:04 PM |
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Aug 07, 2008 07:47 PM by iheartnature |
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Ever seen one of these...
by tricolorbrian - Aug 07, 2008 12:17 PM |
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Aug 08, 2008 05:08 AM by Patton |
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Aug 06, 2008 11:46 PM by lytlesnake |
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Couple Pics and Humor
by bartleyreptiles - Aug 06, 2008 06:13 PM |
3 |
Aug 06, 2008 08:48 PM by rbichler |
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Brandon Osbourne Sulfurs!!!!!...........
by BobS - Aug 06, 2008 01:53 PM |
5 |
Aug 06, 2008 05:49 PM by bartleyreptiles |
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help/cloudy eyes
by wbcrows - Aug 06, 2008 12:55 PM |
1 |
Aug 06, 2008 01:25 PM by viborero |
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pic request....
by jyohe - Aug 06, 2008 10:15 AM |
0 | No replies |
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For JKruse
by Bluerosy - Aug 06, 2008 02:02 AM |
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Aug 06, 2008 10:10 PM by tricolorbrian |
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Sulfur
by HalfDead - Aug 05, 2008 05:34 PM |
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Aug 06, 2008 09:36 AM by Tony D |
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Cool crossbreed
by peter54 - Aug 05, 2008 04:17 PM |
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Aug 09, 2008 04:55 AM by peter54 |
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Why not to put young kings together
by littleleeper23 - Aug 05, 2008 03:46 PM |
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Aug 05, 2008 07:34 PM by DISCERN |
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Correct Cal King terminology
by tricolorbrian - Aug 05, 2008 03:39 PM |
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Aug 06, 2008 07:00 PM by tricolorbrian |
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Nice Ghost
by ZFelicien - Aug 05, 2008 03:24 PM |
4 |
Aug 07, 2008 09:50 AM by ZFelicien |
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Moving.. need advice
by shane81 - Aug 05, 2008 03:21 PM |
2 |
Aug 06, 2008 12:25 AM by bizkit421 |
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A few wild-caught Cal Kings
by tricolorbrian - Aug 05, 2008 01:20 PM |
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Aug 07, 2008 04:47 PM by JKruse |
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Little Sulfurs...
by foxturtle - Aug 05, 2008 12:30 PM |
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Aug 05, 2008 03:07 PM by Tony D |
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New to breeding. Questions. MD show?
by captotterboy - Aug 05, 2008 11:59 AM |
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Aug 05, 2008 12:47 PM by Patton |
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What King snake is it?
by KrazyKritters1 - Aug 04, 2008 07:42 PM |
21 |
Aug 07, 2008 01:02 AM by tricolorbrian |
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WS Snow
by Boneyard - Aug 04, 2008 06:51 PM |
5 |
Aug 05, 2008 10:29 AM by halfdead |
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testing theories, for FunkyRes
by FR - Aug 04, 2008 06:38 PM |
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Aug 06, 2008 11:21 AM by Joe_M |
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Show off your MBKs
by FunkyRes - Aug 04, 2008 01:41 PM |
9 |
Aug 12, 2008 07:02 PM by ravenskyfire |
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Chihuahua Mtn kings
by pweaver - Aug 04, 2008 09:12 AM |
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Aug 05, 2008 01:37 PM by pweaver |
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largest kingsnake?
by quasimoto - Aug 03, 2008 11:22 PM |
6 |
Aug 06, 2008 08:30 PM by BlueKing |
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A few pics... sometimes I just stare.
by bartleyreptiles - Aug 03, 2008 09:03 PM |
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Aug 04, 2008 10:44 AM by BobS |
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Rack Tub Sizes
by bakeaway - Aug 03, 2008 06:35 PM |
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Aug 05, 2008 08:10 AM by lytlesnake |
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Lavender x Ghost (Palomar) Cal Kings
by Kerby... - Aug 03, 2008 12:57 PM |
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Aug 04, 2008 01:05 PM by RossCA |
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brumation (cooling) ideas???
by geckoejon - Aug 03, 2008 11:54 AM |
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Aug 04, 2008 08:43 PM by geckoejon |
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fresh little thayeri
by colubridman - Aug 03, 2008 02:34 AM |
5 |
Aug 03, 2008 11:18 PM by waspinator421 |
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SEWERFEST OCT 2008
by cflowers - Aug 02, 2008 07:35 PM |
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Aug 04, 2008 01:14 PM by waspinator421 |
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Outdoor photo
by EddieF - Aug 02, 2008 04:08 PM |
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Aug 05, 2008 01:44 PM by EddieF |
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Striped King question
by Dave15run - Aug 02, 2008 12:39 PM |
2 |
Aug 05, 2008 01:16 PM by tricolorbrian |
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Feeding question!
by snakekate - Aug 02, 2008 11:26 AM |
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Aug 02, 2008 02:27 PM by Beaker30 |
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Wasn't sure what to expect....
by Kerby... - Aug 01, 2008 10:06 PM |
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Aug 05, 2008 01:08 PM by tricolorbrian |
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mixed clutch (Pre-Shed)
by MikeRusso - Aug 01, 2008 10:05 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Royal bastards
by CKing - Aug 01, 2008 05:59 PM |
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Aug 02, 2008 08:29 PM by cochran |
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Feeding phenotype
by FunkyRes - Aug 01, 2008 02:25 PM |
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Aug 04, 2008 09:47 PM by BobS |
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Heading for Daytona in 20 days!
by Nokturnel Tom - Aug 01, 2008 12:02 PM |
19 |
Aug 04, 2008 10:52 AM by BobS |
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2008 San Diego Mountain Kings . . . . .
by JKruse - Aug 01, 2008 04:34 AM |
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Aug 04, 2008 01:56 PM by markg |
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2008 Durangos
by LloydHeilbrunn - Jul 31, 2008 08:13 PM |
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Aug 01, 2008 03:01 PM by LloydHeilbrunn |
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Goini X Hypo how bout it JEFF S.
by ChristopherD - Jul 31, 2008 05:15 PM |
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Aug 04, 2008 07:09 AM by ChristopherD |
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South Carolina Easterns Hatching!
by svreptiles - Jul 31, 2008 04:55 PM |
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Jul 31, 2008 05:05 PM by ChristopherD |
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Old Yeller
by Tony D - Jul 31, 2008 02:09 PM |
6 |
Aug 01, 2008 01:40 PM by Tony D |
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what of tarantula is this?
by seeulater - Jul 31, 2008 01:59 AM |
5 |
Aug 03, 2008 08:54 AM by viborero |
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New Baja Mountain King Babies
by AllanBartlett - Jul 30, 2008 09:32 PM |
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Aug 01, 2008 01:08 PM by reako45 |
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Water bowls and being knocked over
by HalfDead - Jul 30, 2008 05:43 PM |
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Jul 31, 2008 09:03 PM by VICtort |
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Back to Floridana...
by paulbuck - Jul 30, 2008 11:33 AM |
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Jul 30, 2008 07:01 PM by paulbuck |
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LETS SEE SOME LOCALE KINGS PEOPLE...
by shannon brown - Jul 30, 2008 02:13 AM |
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Aug 06, 2008 05:22 PM by tricolorbrian |
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What do you think this is?
by shannon brown - Jul 30, 2008 01:00 AM |
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Jul 31, 2008 11:25 AM by CKing |
