All Hail The California Kingsnake

Blog #8 (California Kings)

1. All Hail The California Kingsnake by Maria Scully

2. Reptiles Magazine Online, March 2014

3. I chose this article because california kings are a very popular snake this is known by all reptile lovers.

4. I liked that this is a snake native to the U.S. finally! It can be found in Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and of course, Cali. Kingsnakes are ophiophagus which means they can eat other snakes. Another favorite snack of the Cali king is bird eggs.

5. I learned that there are a ton of morphs of Cali kings. Some of them include chocolate n yellow, zebra type, and lavender banded. In the wild they are naturally striped with brown or white patterns. I know we have kings in the back so maybe I can associate with them more now :)

6. No Questions - 

7a. Yes, I would purchase a kingsnake because they adapt well and have a calm temperament. 

b. Cali Kings are about $40-90

c. They can be purchase at http://www.bigappleherp.com/ for about $40-50 and at http://www.backwaterreptiles.com/ for about $70-$130.

d. Yes! Many morphs, about 15.

e. Morphs cost around the higher end except albinos.

f. Morphs --->

g. No they aren't endangered.

h. No permit.

i. No controversy

8. Cali kings like a tank with a heat lamp and a water dish to soak in. They also eat pinkies, but may have a hard time at first adjusting to eating them. Overall, they are very simple to care for.

9. This animal is a beginner snake because of how laid back they are and how easy they are to take care of.

10. The most interesting thing about Cali Kings is that they look scary, but they really aren't.