Kingsnake or milksnake

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I see it differently I guess. There was a species that was formerly considered a Triangulum was found to be more closely related to the mountain kings and I believe was moved into its own species, I forgot what it was. Carpet pythons are a species and GTPs are a species so I don't get where you are coming from. Lampropeltis Triangulum is a species of Kingsnake(lampropeltis). you know what, it really doesn't matter lol.

The black rat snake, could use the entire 55 gallon because they like to climb. they arent a Lampropeltis but they are closely related.
 
i always wanted one of those mexican king snakes.. but i bought Bart instead (big mistake). i think if i had bought the mexican king i wouldn't have sold him.. lol.
 
Now you've lost me lol
Carpet pythons are a species yes... and chondros are a species.... they are both part of the same genus though (Morelia).... just like milks and kings...
Common kingsnakes are a species that is split into several subspecies (california kings, eastern kings, speckled kings etc) They are ALL Lampropeltis getula. All the same species, but different subspecies.
milk snakes are different species that are also seperated into several subspecies (pueblans, nelsons etc) All of them are Lampropeltis triangulum.
thayeri and moutain kings are in the own species but still known as king snakes.
Does that make more sense?
It really isn't all that important for the purposes of this conversation but should always know exactly what you are getting or keeping...
 
i have kept lots of california kings over the years they are still one of my favorite snakes even kept the arizona mountain kings the babies of the arizona mountain kings are tiny and sometimes require lizard scenting of pinkie mice to get them to eat also sometimes you have to put them down earlier to brumate them to get them eat too. have you ever considered western hognoses or ball morphs? i currently have no kings or hogs but i want to get some of more of them later on.
 
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