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Eastern Indigos
(Drymarchon couperi)

The largest snake subspecies in North America. Adults generally range from 6' to 8' in length. Appearance is a glossy blue-black over the entire body with red or white chins & throats.

Price: $900-$1100 each

None for 2009 :(

Texas Indigos
(Drymarchon errebennus)

Very similar to the Eastern Indigo. More of a gray-black coloration with some speckles. Chin color is golden or brown.

Price: Market price

8 eggs incubating 5/16/2009

Eastern Kingsnakes Edisto Island locale
(Lampropeltis getula getula)

A variation of the Eastern King with a naturally occurring mosaic pattern.

Price: Market price

Three clutches incubating

Honduran Milksnakes
Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis)

The most popular milksnake. Available in several different morphs including Hypo, Extreme Hypo, Albino, and hets.

Price: varies according to morph

Hypos, Extreme Hypos & tangerine albinos

Coastal Plains Milksnakes
Tyrrell County, NC locale
(Lampropeltis triangulum temporalis)

Coastal Plains Milksnakes from North Carolina typically exhibit the most intense red coloration among the different locales.

Price: $175 out of the egg, $250 feeding on pinks.

Not available until 2010

Coastal Plains Milksnakes
Calvert County, MD locale
(Lampropeltis triangulum temporalis)

Hypo Coastal Plains Milksnakes from Maryland are a medium-red with light gray bands.

Price: $400

Two clutches

Chihuahua Mtn. Kingsnakes
(Lampropeltis triangulum gaigae)

From reduced-black breeders. Most have intricate lateral patterns.

Price: $60 - $175

Should have some Type II and Type III available in 2009

Black Milksnakes
(Lampropeltis triangulum gaigae)

From San Antonio Zoo stock. Hatchlings start out as tricolors and gradually turn completely black over the course of 1-2 years. These snakes thrive at room temperature and are very docile and handlable.

Price: $225/pair, $100 for lone males

One clutch