Cal King From 3 Nights Ago

[davidbarber1]

Found this guy while patroling. California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae). Absolutely stunning snake. Snake was removed from road and released in a safe zone. Enjoy.

David

 

[kupo969]

I have one about that size, they really are stunning.

 

[davidbarber1]

It's the first of the season for me. They are coming out early here. I should find a bunch more soon.

David

 

[MorbidPh8]

Im so jealous! I've been dieing to find a king snake! I did find a gravid 4 foot Gopher this morning on my hike though.. Ehh still wish I could find a king.

 

[Diggy415]

i have an adult brn king that was given to me and might have to sell it due to furlough times, ahh the thought of it.

 

[Sukai94]

Any secret to finding these guys?

I have only found one in my life and he had the mock coral snake coloring. A CA "mountain" king they are called I think? If I would have known I would have kept him :} He was a sweet little guy. Let me handle him like he has been handled all his life.

What a nice find! He is beautiful!

 

[davidbarber1]

Any secret to finding these guys?

I have only found one in my life and he had the mock coral snake coloring. A CA "mountain" king they are called I think? If I would have known I would have kept him :} He was a sweet little guy. Let me handle him like he has been handled all his life.

What a nice find! He is beautiful!

No secrets to finding them. You just have to be at the right place at the right time. As far as the Cal Mountain King goes, depending on where you found it, they are illegal to capture and own (I believe it's west of the 5 freeway from Orange to LA counties).

David

 

[MorbidPh8]

No secrets to finding them. You just have to be at the right place at the right time. As far as the Cal Mountain King goes, depending on where you found it, they are illegal to capture and own (I believe it's west of the 5 freeway from Orange to LA counties).

David

Here in AZ there called Arizona Mountain Kingsnake. Hard to find but you can keep them. Very beautiful snake. The AZ Mt. King is another snake on my have to catch before I die list. lol

 

[davidbarber1]

No secrets to finding them. You just have to be at the right place at the right time. As far as the Cal Mountain King goes, depending on where you found it, they are illegal to capture and own (I believe it's west of the 5 freeway from Orange to LA counties).

David

UPDATE - According to the 2009-2010 Freshwater Fishing Guide, the California Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata), except San Diego Mountain Kingnake (Lampropeltis zonata pulchra) : Limit One (1). Special Closure: No California Mountain Kingsnakes shall be taken in Orange and San Diego counties, and in Los Angeles county west of Interstate 5.

David

 

[davidbarber1]

Morbid, it's actually the Sonora Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis pyromelana). You would have to drive to them since they are not found in your area. I take it you would probably need a license to collect them too. If you find one, let me know.

David

 

[MorbidPh8]

In AZ you need a Hunting License. I know there not near me. Trust me I wish they where!