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| In addition to Gray-banded Kings, we enjoy other species of Lampropeltis, particularly Milksnakes and Mountain Kingsnakes. In the future, we also expect to be able to offer one of my (Troy's) childhood favorites - the woodland (faded pattern) morph of the Prairie Kingsnake. Of the milksnakes, we breed a few selected localities. Our California Mt Kingsnake group is now limited to San Jacinto Mts locale animals. While we have specimens of Arizona Mt Kings from 3 localities, we will only likely produce offspring from one locality for the foreseeable future. Click on the thumbnails for larger images of our breeders. | ||
Pale Milksnakes - (Cherry Co, NB, locale) - we usually produce a single clutch of these lovely little milksnakes annually. They are vividly patterned little milksnakes that readily accept live pinky mice, even as hatchlings. Our breeders compare well with anyone's, and our female is one of the most brightly colored pale milks that I've seen anywhere - in person or in photos. Many of our offspring resemble her in coloration. Offspring are priced from $100-150 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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Abilene Milksnakes - (Shackelford Co, TX) - these milks are representatives of a very interesting population. This population is apparently isolated from other Texas milksnakes, and consequently shows a wide range of variation, presumably from genetic drift. I have seen specimens from this location with as few as 11 red bands and others with bands numbering over 20. Some extremely bright red snakes also can be found in this population. The subspecific designation of these snakes is open to interpretation - my hypothesis is that they are celaenops x gentilis intergrades (leaning closer to celaenops). Offspring are priced from $75 to $100 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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Barnhart Milksnakes - (Crockett and Irion Co, TX) - Another interesting and unique population of milksnakes from western Texas, this population also shows a wide range of variation, although not so wide a range as is seen in the Abilene area. As with the above locale animals, the subspecific designation of these snakes open to question - my hypothesis is that they are celaenops with just a bit of influence from annulata. However, they reach sexual maturity at lengths less than 20", so any annulata influence is slight. Offspring are priced from $50 to $75 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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River Road Milksnakes - (Presidio County, TX) - this locale is well known for exceptionally bright colored milksnakes, with vivid red and extremely clean white. These are pure celaenops, and are very striking animals. We will possibly produce one clutch. Offspring are priced from $75 to $100 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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San Jacinto Mt Kings - the California Mt Kings from the San Jacinto Mts are currently classified as parvirubra (although mtDNA evidence suggest that the "classic" subspecific designations in zonata are meaningless). San Jacinto Mt Kings typically have much less black than other populations of parvirubra. Our specimens come from Dark Canyon, Thomas Mt, and Apple Canyon. Producing these little gems has proved problematic - even though we have 3 females, last year we only produced one hatchling. We have hopes for better production this year. Offspring are priced from $100-150 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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Huachuca Mt Kings - the Arizona Mt Kings from the Huachuca Mts are often referred to by the invalid subspecific name woodini. They are characterized by a lower band count than other populations of pyromelana, and tend to have reduced black crossovers (although this trait does not apply to all individuals from this area). All populations of pyromelana from the mountain ranges of southeastern Arizona do have reduced black on the sides when compared to populations from central and northern Arizona. We have one female of breeding size, which is currently out on breeding loan. Offspring are priced from $75-100 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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Hybrid Kings - many species of kingsnakes will hybridize with one another, particularly the various forms of the mountain, Mexican, and gray-banded kings. We have 2 male hybrids which are zonata x alterna, which we produced several years ago by crossing a zonata multicincta x an alterna. We currently have no adult female hybrid, but may cross one of these males with either a female zonata or a female alterna. Offspring are priced from $50-100 each - exceptional specimens may be more |
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