Can you identify this king?

BoidKeeper · 02-25-03, 10:19 PM

I was told today that I was adopting a Gray Banded Kingsnake on Sudnay then this pic arrived. I have no idea what type of king it is. Granted it is not a good pic and it appears to be in shed but I'd have to say it is no gray banded.
Thanks for your help,
Trevor

crimsonking · 02-25-03, 10:38 PM

It appears to indeed be a gray banded king to me.

BoidKeeper · 02-25-03, 10:43 PM

Dont you think the gray looks a little black? I sure hope it is a gray banded but I wont know for sure until I get to my buddies place on Sunday.
My fingers are crossed,
Trevor

crimsonking · 02-25-03, 10:50 PM

Keep in mind the wide variability of the alterna. Some are very dark. Some are the "Blair's" (wide red/orange and gray) , some are "alterna" thin black bands w/alterneting spots and little red, and many are in- between! In fact, some collectors covet the very dark ones. Most are beauties. Some are not.He'll probably shed in a week-so take a pic then and post it. I'll bet you change your mind. p.s. some of mine are plug-ugly when in shed!

BoidKeeper · 02-25-03, 10:55 PM

Thanks thats what I'll do.
Cheers,
Trevor
PS
No such thing as a plug-ugly snake

Vanan · 02-26-03, 03:51 PM

I'd have to agree with Mrk. It looks like a grayband to me too. They are pretty variable when you look at the different localities.
Bah, it's just a miserable looking snake anyways. Send it to me!!

Xetox · 02-26-03, 07:20 PM

lol, where I live, over the past 15 years the word has gottin out and at least once a month there is a unwanted herp that needs a home......I take in alot of them and get them to where they can be placed.

I guess you can say I am the unwanted home for herps in my area

But yes I would have to agree its a grey banded.......and if u dont want it I will gladly take it for ya

BoidKeeper · 02-26-03, 09:37 PM

Gee everyone here is so nice and kind. Nice try guys the Gray is mine

Can't wait till Sunday!
Cheers,
Trevor

Xetox · 02-27-03, 11:17 PM

I have noticed that....I just started posting yesturday and I would have to say this is one of the nicest forum I have been one!

I run a gaming forum mmb.forumshq.com and people there are ruthless! This is kinda a nice change!

**Andy_G** · 02-28-03, 03:14 PM

I'll go with the others and say that's a really cool greyband!

BoidKeeper · 03-03-03, 10:36 AM

Well it's now home safe and sound. I've got it into quarantine where it will be for a while until I'm sure it is clean. It is still in shed so I did not take any new pics of it yet. Because it is still in shed I soaked it first thing when I got it home as a precautionary measure. Sure enough it defecated right away, which always makes me happy to see. Next I weighed it and measured it. It weighs 299g and is 36+ inches. I'll probe it and check it over more closely after it sheds. Not every day you get to adopt a Gray Banded Kingsnake; I'm pleased so far to say the least.
Cheers,
Trevor