Rescue: Desert Kingsnake

[CTReptileRescue]

HI all,
Yesturday we received a new Desert King, along with a Bearded Dragon. Both animals in good condition.
We haven't had a kingsnake in some time, so it was a nice suprise.
The gentleman who dropped both animals off was very nice and it was a nice change to recieve healthy animals. He ended up being the families dumping ground for unwanted pets. While in his care he took good care of them both.
I'll try and post some shots soon. We're just letting them settle a bit after the vet visit.
Sincerely,
Rusty
PS now we have to start breeding rattlesankes as a food source. When will the madness end.

[CTReptileRescue]

Here is some pictures:


He is going into shed:


Pretty jumpy but he has a great feeding record, and he should calm down in time.
Rusty

[Byte]

Beautiful snake! He looks pretty healhty, Me and my brother were looking at a king today but we want something a little slower. Were thinking about gettin a redtail!

[Ginevive]

Cool snake; it Is nice to hear of someone who at least admitted they didn't want the herps, and surrendered them before they had the chance to be neglected/unhealthy.

[asther00tsundo]

is that snake a male? how long is he right now? if you are looking for an adoption prospect i am HIGHLY interested.

[asther00tsundo]

Oh and i've heard that snake called a speckled king, florida king, and now a desert king, anyone know which one is the actual name?

[CTReptileRescue]

Oh and i've heard that snake called a speckled king, florida king, and now a desert king, anyone know which one is the actual name?

The name game, isn't it fun!

Thanks everyone for your remarks.
And thank you for your interest in adoption. Sadly we still do not ship.
If I am pressed to find him a home (I still need to probe for sex), I may contact you. He still needs more blood drawn and another fecal after a month from now.
Feel free to cantact me at rustysreptiles@yahoo.com or the rescue line (860) 432-7925. This way I have your information in case we do decide to ship.
Thanks
Rusty

[asther00tsundo]

so in other words you dont know what the hell that snake is called either? i really want to figure it out cuz i pretty much call it a different thing every time i talk about it. anyone? someone? i'll definitely give you a call, you guys are in ct? ahh so far away ...

[CTReptileRescue]

so in other words you dont know what the hell that snake is called either? i really want to figure it out cuz i pretty much call it a different thing every time i talk about it. anyone? someone? i'll definitely give you a call, you guys are in ct? ahh so far away ...

We are reffering to the animal as a Desert King,
When I mentioned the name game I was implying that it's name depends on who you ask.
Yup we're in CT.
Rusty

[Jeanne]

I have always called that particular species "speckled kings", however, I have heard them called coastal kings (speckled coastal king). Like Rusty said, they seem to have different names depending on who you ask. To me though, I am from the desert (Arizona), and those are not the wild type I am use to finding in my home state. Heck, I have even heard of them being called speckled florida coastal kings....

The name game is no fun!