Thanks for those venter shots. I also saw all the replies on the "kingsnake" forum, and yes, there is always a possibility of them being a nigrita x splendida, as this also occures in the wild too, but I sort of doubt it, because they would "probably" tend to have a more complete banding pattern down the sides. Cal. kings are so darn variable depending on their locale, and can also have influence from several other subspecies as well, that without knowing exactly what genetic influence makes up their genotype, it can be virtually impossible to nail down with any certainty.

They can easily still be those "mud"morph/ "grease"morphs of the Longbeach-Newport form too, or a combination thereof. So many variables to consider, and any combinations of several localities can produce the phenotype(visual look) those display.

You really do need to see what "Kerby" thinks about them too, he has been working specifically with tons of western morphs and different localities for years.


Anyhow, enjoy those unique little guys!


best regards, ~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

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• just got him off of cragslist (C/L) - seeulater, Tue Aug 25 00:42:12 2009
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