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Old 12-22-03, 02:37 AM   #1
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I found this snake in a friends yard today. I think it is a desert king or a florida king, what do you guys think???

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Old 12-22-03, 03:04 AM   #2
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looks to me like a desert king or a mexican black king. maybe even a speckled? where does your friend live?
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Old 12-22-03, 03:23 AM   #3
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Well we found it in Oregon so it was an escaped pet. its about 2 1/2' long and after it warmed up it was gettin a little pissy with me, but after a while it was ok to hold
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Old 12-22-03, 05:37 AM   #4
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Wow! Nice catch in Oregon. That's a Desert Kingsnake, Lampropeltis getula splendida.
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I agree with Scotty.
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that is definately a kingsnake i live in california so i see enough of those to tell even if it is a mexican black king
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