What do you like about lampropeltis

[MarcB]

What feature is the most important to you OR do you look for above anything else in a lampropeltis?

I would have to say the diversity of mutations, excellent feeding and breeding response, good average size (Not that a feeding response burmese sized Cali king wouldn't be cool..lol..)

[Siretsap]

The mutations like you said, and also the shape they have. The head and the eyes, awesome.

[Tim and Julie B]

I like the wide range of NATURAL colors even in small locations. I like how there can be 4 different types on king in one state.

[Double J]

Originally posted by Tim and Julie B
I like the wide range of NATURAL colors even in small locations. I like how there can be 4 different types on king in one state.

Amen to that!

I am far more impressed by natural diveristy than man-manipulated animals. I beleive that is part of why I am so fascinated by keeping amphibians and reptiles... the idea that I have a little piece of *nature* in my home.

[vanderkm]

For lampropeltis as a whole - I love the diversity - don't know any other genus of such readily available snakes that offers so much choice in size, color and personality - from pyro to hondo, cal king to thayeri - there is just so much to choose from - got to love them!!

But the reason to go with my pick of the lampros - the Hondos - for me it is genetics - great colors (and weird patterns for those who are into that) - from the subtle ghosts to the most dramatic tangerine albinos - all in a huge, impressive, gentle (if somewhat crazy!) colubrid package. They are fantastic snakes to work with - doesn't hurt that they eat like pigs too!


mary v.

[marisa]

Oh man I can't even start on why I love Kingsnakes so much.

To me, captive Kingsnakes still seem "wild" and make you remember how these animals survive out in the wild. Their feeding response, amazing coloration and overall attitude are so "natural" to me. Corns seem like domestic puppies next to most Kingsnakes, even the calm ones, at feeding time.

I love all the natural colors, patterns and camo Kingsnakes have. Other snakes are do this just as well but for me a desert phase black and white king is the TOP of nature's optical illusions in the wild. A perfect animal.

I also love the idea that Kingsnakes are a predator of rattlesnakes and other hots. To me, a relatively harmless species developing a defense like that is just amazing. It's beyond anything humans do in my mind.

Now the reason I love California Kingsnakes so much is like I mentioned before, I find the black and white banded calis a perfect natural creation. I also have a soft spot for them as they were the first snakes to see in the wild, and I was born in raised in Cal King habitat.

I love kings!

Marisa

[Stockwell]

color, contrast, symmetry,and reasonable size, and did I mention color, especially bright eye burning screaming reds and oranges., contrasted with the anti-colors , black and white
Lampros especially tris, and mexicanas are nothing short of living jewellery.
plus you can shut them down and save on time & feed for 4 months, and get rewarded for that with babies.

[Manitoban Herps]

Colors and the pure black heads of most milks!

[Jeff_Favelle]

Vibrancy and COLOUR!

[bighillreptiles]

like what Mary said great colors and I love abarances on all of the lenpro famly ,The hondos are the best looking Milk in my opinion.
I wish that I hade started with them years ago

[Tim_Cranwill]

I know I'm probably repeating almost everyone but I like their...

Color
Size
Ease of care (and breeding)
Temperment... for the most part
Body type - smooth scales, head shape, lenght/width proportions and etc
Price
Morphs
Feeding resp0nse
Diversity
Looks - over all
Cage requirements - pretty tough animals, cage size and setup options

I'm sure I could think of more but I think my list is pretty long already. They were the fist type of snake I was really interested in and I'm sure I'll ALWAYS have some around no matter what their price, demand or reputation comes to in the years to come.

[Ace]

Variety!!! I don't think I could come up with another genus with as much variations as Lampros. From the simple beauty of an MBK, to the extreme brightness of a Tang. Hondo, and just about everything in between! Doesn't get any better than that!!

[gbrys122]

My collection is dominated by kings for all the same reasons mentioned.One of favorite behaviors exhibited mostly by my greybands is the tail rattle.It's amazing that they can make a noise like that on newspaper.

[ErikM]

I can't be bothered to repeat what everyone has listed, but Tim's list is bang on.

Erik

[Classic]

Hands down for me are the color variations. My interest was sparked when i spoted my female campbelli in a pet store display case. I was fascinated with the banded colors and the way they looked as the sepent moved around its surroundings. From there, i was introduced to the colorful world of the milksnake. A second lure was the challenge of acquiring a breeding pair of all 25 ssp. of American Milksnake. A mission that will take some time to complete.

I am actually at a loss to be able to compare them to other types of snakes as i have had very few snakes that are not part of the kingsnake family. I'm sure they are nice but, i'll stick with my milks.

And by the way...its nice to see some posts from you folks that have been dormant for awhile.
Brian
HighWaterHerps