Professional Herpetoculture for the Pet Trade

Our Breeders - Kingsnakes

Arizona Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis p. pyromelana)

We cherry picked several bloodlines to assemble our founder stock. In spite of all the hoopla over knoblochi, we still think these are the prettiest - and certainly better represented genetically in captive collections. Matures at about three feet.

Albino Arizona Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis p. pyromelana)

Lovely genetically pure amelanistic albino pyros, what more needs said? We'll be out-crossing and working with hets on these initially, and probably won't offer any for sale until that project is all done, perhaps in the 2014 season.

'Applegate' Arizona Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis p. pyromelana)

The first mutation to appear in captive collections of this species, originated by Robert Applegate - one of the early pioneer breeders and all-around nice guy. Black is completely eliminated from the body rings, and even the black head pattern is reduced to simple skull cap marking on most. A truly elegant recessive mutation.

'Baubel' Arizona Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis p. pyromelana)

Breeder Chris Baubel has been carefully line-breeding stock from the Santa Rita Mountains for some years to reduce the amount of black present. The result is snakes almost midway in appearance between normal and 'Applegate'. Startlingly attractive.

Chihuahua Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis p. knoblochi)

aka Tarahumara Mtn. Kingsnake. An extremely popular tri-color, with a blotched pattern rather than banded. We produce two bloodlines of these; one is bright red with strong black borders and clean white, another is ‘pumpkin orange’ with a tendency towards unusual tail patterning (as illustrated at left). Identical in care to the more common Arizona Mountain Kingsnake.

Albino San Luis Potosi Kingsnake (Lampropeltis m. mexicana x ruthveni)

We've crossed albino Queretaro Kingsnakes into the San Luis Potosi Kingsnakes to create yet another interesting new albino! We produced our first albinos from these crossings in 2003 and will also produce some 100% hets. With a little growth, these snakes are becoming incredible!

Het Albino San Luis Potosi Kingsnake (Lampropeltis m. mexicana x ruthveni)

We've crossed albino Queretaro Kingsnakes into the San Luis Potosi Kingsnakes to create yet another interesting new albino! But the normal looking specimens from those crosses are every bit as attractive as the albinos! Plus they stay small (three feet max), always feed well and are very docile - making them an excellent choice for beginners!

Durango Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis mexicana greeri)

Inhabiting mountainous terrain in the Mexican state of Durango, this member of the "mexicana" or "gray-band" complex stays small. Most adults average 30-36 inches in length at best. Stunningly attractive, they are very similar to L. pyromelana forms in terms of care, right down to the difficulties involved in getting hatchlings to feed on mice. However, once established, they thrive and are very popular with skilled keepers.

'Leonis Phase' Nuevo Leon Kingsnake (Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri)

aka Variable or Thayer's Kingsnake. Found in Tamaulipas, Mexico, this is another lovely small member of the "mexicana" or "gray-band" complex. Most adults average only 24-30 inches in length, although specimens may achieve 36 inches. Extremely variable, and stunningly attractive. Most "leonis" phase have thin orangish or reddish bands on a ground color of tannish gray. Exceptional specimens may have the colors enhanced to yellow, peach, pale orange, or even very intense bright orange, and no two are ever identical, even among siblings.

'Milk Snake Phase' Nuevo Leon Kingsnake (Lampropeltis mexicana thayeri)

aka Variable or Thayer's Kingsnake. Often abbreviated as MSP. Found in Tamaulipas, Mexico, this is another lovely small member of the "mexicana" or "gray-band" complex. Most adults average only 24-30 inches in length, although specimens may achieve 36 inches. Extremely variable, "milksnake" phase specimens have very wide reddish bands in triads. Ground colors  may range from grays through tans, peach, or pale orange, and no two specimens are ever identical, even among siblings.