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PanUzasny
05-01-19, 01:53 PM
Hi all,

I got a terrarium for free recently and decided to get a kingsnake to occupy it. Hope to learn a good deal from you all.

Thanks!
EL Ziggy
05-03-19, 08:55 AM
Welcome and best wishes Pan. Kingsnakes are awesome critters to keep. What kind of king did you get?
craigafrechette
05-03-19, 09:49 AM
Welcome!!! Kings are awesome snakes. My first snake was a King many years ago. I still have one in the family.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have, we're happy to help.
PanUzasny
05-03-19, 12:36 PM
Welcome and best wishes Pan. Kingsnakes are awesome critters to keep. What kind of king did you get?

Not sure. I bought it at PetSmart and all it said was "Assorted Kingsnake." I talked to them about getting the specific type, but they didn't have that information available unfortunately. That's one of the reasons I joined - hopefully I can get some identification help.
ClockwerkBonnet
05-04-19, 11:28 AM
Welcome to the forum! We're glad you're here.
PanUzasny
05-05-19, 12:40 AM
Welcome and best wishes Pan. Kingsnakes are awesome critters to keep. What kind of king did you get?

So, all I got is that it is "Assorted Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula sp.)". Not sure if that is specific enough since I know there are quite a few varieties.
craigafrechette
05-05-19, 12:36 PM
So, all I got is that it is "Assorted Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula sp.)". Not sure if that is specific enough since I know there are quite a few varieties.

I'm no expert in localities and morphs, but if you share some pics I may be able to help you out.
If not me, others will I'm sure.
PanUzasny
05-05-19, 02:52 PM
I'm no expert in localities and morphs, but if you share some pics I may be able to help you out.
If not me, others will I'm sure.

Great, thanks! I think I'm getting close to the required 5 posts before I can post pictures.

By the way, thank you everyone for the warm welcome.
PanUzasny
05-06-19, 11:23 PM
Here's a few pics of Mango. Any guesses on type of King?

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Veronica
05-08-19, 11:30 AM
Oh wow she's beautiful (and well named) but unfortunately, I don't know what type she is, although she reminds me a little of a variable kingsnake... but with less patterning.

Whatever she is, she's stunning! (And the same color as my corn snake!)
PanUzasny
05-08-19, 11:35 AM
Oh wow she's beautiful (and well named) but unfortunately, I don't know what type she is, although she reminds me a little of a variable kingsnake... but with less patterning.

Whatever she is, she's stunning! (And the same color as my corn snake!)

Thanks for the input, Veronica. Sounds like we both have good taste in snakes!
WolfMum13
05-18-19, 07:26 PM
Beautiful babe! I would say it is definitely a Thayer’s Kingsnake! Awesome king, super docile and easy to care for. Congrats!
PanUzasny
05-20-19, 09:29 AM
Thanks, WolfMum13, I'm enjoying him a lot so far!
MnGuy
05-20-19, 09:44 AM
Beautiful snake. Much nicer than the kingsnakes that show up in my area PetCos.