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   Jan 22

Diamondback discovered in new Texas county for first time

Greg Pandelis, collections manager at the ARDRC and coauthor of the latest scientific publication on the distribution of Texas reptiles. Photo from Fox4 Rumor has it rattlesnakes are everywhere in Texas, but the reality is quite different. Recently a Western Diamondback was discovered in a garage in Denton County, Texas which is out of their […]

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   Jan 21

Expo Setup

PACNWRS Expo this weekend in Puyallup Washington. Come by say hi and checkout the new merch! Looking forward to visiting with you all in the PNW! Did you have kingsnake at two expos in Jan2026 on your bingo card? …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Jan 20

Reptiles greater than Golden Globes

Photo Credit: : Frank C. Müller/wikimedia commons, Bryan Berlin/Wikimedia Commons When Rose Byrne received her Golden Globe she made sure to tell everywhere why her husband was not at her side. “I want to thank my husband Bobby Cannavale who couldn’t be here,” Byrne said. “We’re getting a bearded dragon and he went to a […]

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   Jan 19

Meander Monday

Happy Meander Monday, Mosey on over to our new Mobile friendly classifieds and Make yourself happy seeing some cool animals and our Make over. Here’s a screenshot of Goatsby’s gila monster ad in kingsnake’s new mobile friendly view. Click MOBILE up top to see our new mobile friendly classifieds. …read more Read more here: King […]

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   Jan 16

Update: Release mobile friendly!!

Release the MOBILE FRIENDLY KINGSNAKE SITE!! You asked, and you shall now receive. Up by our logo, click on mobile And be transported to the first iteration of a new mobile friendly kingsnake!!! ONLY the classifieds are currently updated. BUT HEY! You can upload a photo from your phone and we’ll resize for you. YUP […]

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   Jan 13

Reptile Super Show Pomona California

Thank you for the incredible Welcome Back at Reptile Super Show in California this last weekend! It was delightful to meet sooo many of you. Thank you all for your support. I loved chatting with you and loved when you came back around to show me what you picked up. Thoroughly enjoyed hearing your ideas […]

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   Jan 10

Kingsnake.com at Pomona Reptile Super Show

Kingsnake is at the Reptile Super Show January 10th and 11th Come see us! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Jan 08

Herp Photo of the Day

This Tantalizing green Tree python Thoughtfully Theorizing Terrific Thoughts Toward you This Thursday Originally posted to kingsnake by counter09 …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Jan 07

Herp Photo of the Day : Wrestling Wednesday

Wrestling Water Monitors Welcoming you to Wednesday …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Jan 06

Kingsnake's new logo

How many of you eagle eyes spotted the sneak peek at our new logo? Well here it is for you front and center! Additionally here is our new logo with our current grey banded kingsnake inspired mascot. All of this was drawn by an artist who’s been a reptile enthusiast for +30years. No AI, drawn […]

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   Jan 05

Monday Mentions

Monday Mentions THANK YOU to all the people who’ve been sharing about Kingsnake! Today we change our policy. To date kingsnake has not shared those who share us. After careful consideration, we have decided to re-share or thank everyone we can who shares about us. Kingsnake is for everyone. We appreciate everyone who’s spreading the […]

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   Jan 04

Supporting Up and Coming Breeders in the PNW

Kingsnake is very excited to have been asked by PACNWRS to partner in supporting up and coming youth and young adults in the community. Vending expos is complex. Especially your first one. PACNWRS and Kingsnake are running a contest to help an up and coming youth or young adult to vend their first expo. The […]

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   Jan 02

Herp Photo of the Day – Venomous Friday

1, 2, 26 …. Lost count, the pacific giant centipede has way more legs than your typical king snake. Scolopendra subspinipes – the Vietnamese or Pacific Giant Centipede Happy Venomous Friday …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Jan 01

Bye 2025

With 2025 in the rearview mirror. We’re very thankful for everyone who’s reached out and supported the transition of kingsnake.com We’re excited and looking forward to our growth and evolution in 2026 Be on the lookout for sneak peeks and new things rolling out soon. …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. […]

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   Dec 31

2025 Year End

2025 coming to an end, so lets go waaaay back Here is the first picture posted to kingsnakes’ photo gallery. Mexican Milk Snake. Then, first post from a user, PerlNerd posted this Pin-Striped Spotted Python. Have to post the hog island boa from khanley, the 3rd user to post to kingsnake’s photo gallery. Thank you […]

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   Dec 30

Tongue out Tuesday

Tongue out Tuesday with a baby 3 band armadillo Posted to our photo gallery by azotochtli in July 2005 …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Dec 29

Motivational Monday

What is your favorite substrate? Why? Deep cleaning often makes you think “What are others using? Is there something better?” or “Out of all the substrates, this one is still my favorite” Share what you were you thinking about your substrates last deep clean, or spot clean. “That was literally just replaced and you went […]

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   Dec 28

Excited for 2026?

What expos are you most excited to attend in 2026? We here at kingsnake are gearing up for Reptile Super Show and PACNWRS in January and looking forward to seeing your smiling faces in person. Rumor has it, we might have stickers and other goodies available at our booth. Checkout this Reptile Super Show photo […]

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   Dec 26

Best gift you GAVE of 2025?

As we reflect on the end of 2025, what is the best gift you GAVE this year? These Uroplatus henkeli gave the gift of hatching to gekkotaculture. Congratulations! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Dec 24

Dart Frogs Herp Photo of the Day

Most of us are familiar with ‘poison’ dart frogs, sometimes called arrow frogs. Are you aware that after a few generations in captivity, dart frogs are generally no longer considered poisonous? It appears to be something they eat in the wild. What do you think they consume in the wild that creates their toxicity? …read […]

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   Dec 23

Thoughtful Tegu Tuesday

Thoughtful Tegu Tuesday Shiva the Tegu, hanging out being awesome. Originally posted to kingsnake December 2006 by musicloverhoney. Did you know that Argentine Black and White Tegus are somewhat endothermic? They have periods where they can generate their own body heat like a warm blooded animal. …read more Read more here: King Snake No products […]

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   Dec 22

Make us Smart Monday

Continue reading “Make us Smart Monday” …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Dec 22

Make us Smarter Monday

Continue reading “Make us Smarter Monday” …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Dec 22

Kingsnake.com Updates Links

This Blog serves as a quick and easy reference for you to checkout our updates since new ownership took over in November 2025 Continue reading “Kingsnake.com Updates Links” …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Dec 21

Official Contact from Kingsnake

THANK YOU It’s been amazing welcoming you all back to the site. We’re exceptionally grateful you spend your time with us. We’ve now made it easier for you to get assistance when you can’t use Kingsnake to the fullest. HELP@kingsnake.com Do you need help accessing your account? Password resets not showing up even in your […]

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   Dec 19

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! How stunning is the red on this Speckled Rattlesnake (Crotalus mitchellii pyrrhus), uploaded by kingsnake.com user lichanura ! This Speck was found in Arizona. Be sure to tell them you liked it here! As always on Friday, we celebrate all of our venomous reptiles for their contribution to the world. Upload your […]

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   Dec 18

Herp Photo of the Day: Milk Snake

This awesome collage in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user bslugger551 shows some the amazing variety in Sinaloan milk snakes! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake […]

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   Dec 17

kingsnakejon

Build in the Public Update You now know our mission statement. Ready to see what we’ve been working on?? Continue reading “kingsnakejon” …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto Links

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   Dec 17

Build in the Public Update!

Build in the Public Update You now know our mission statement. Ready to see what we’ve been working on?? We heard you loud and clear. You want a better mobile experience from Kingsnake. This is our first and top priority. Our development team beautifully stated, “We are rebuilding Kingsnake with a new, responsive look that […]

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   Dec 17

Herp Photo of the Day: Tokay Gecko

This lil Tokay in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user bloodpythons_MAwould be way more fun to find in a tree than a squirrel! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! We pick horizontal […]

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   Dec 16

Herp Photo of the Day: Chameleon

This chameleon in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user 1sun is getting ready to grab a snack I think! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! We pick horizontal oriented photos daily! …read […]

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   Dec 15

Herp Photo of the Day: Bearded Dragon

These lil beardies are ready to have fun sledding in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ginag! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No […]

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   Dec 15

In Memoriam: Tell Hicks

Tell Hicks, doing what he did best, painting reptiles at NARBC. Photo by Cindy Steinle The reptile community lost one of our great leaders this Friday when artist Tell Hicks passed away. Tell was always a great friend to kingsnake.com and to me. Tell was one of the founders of the International Herpetological Society in […]

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   Dec 12

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Loving this close up of a Massasauga Rattlesnake is in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user venombill is no exception! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! We celebrate #RattlesnakeFriday to celebrate the wonderful venomous species that contribute to making our world greater and also use […]

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   Dec 11

Herp Photo of the Day: Morelia

This Tiger Jag Coastal Carpet python in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user reelmassacre looks like he is hoping for snacks! Be sure to tell them you liked it here. Upload your own horizontal reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]

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   Dec 10

Herp Photo of the Day: Basilisk

What an awesome close up the eye of a Plumed Basilisk in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Kober! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake […]

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   Dec 09

Herp Photo of the Day: Hognose

Feeling kinda like this hoggie in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user jeffb ! Be sure to tell jeffb you liked it here! TAKE NO PRISONERS! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No […]

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   Dec 08

Herp Photo of the Day: Gecko

So precious! We love hatchling photos, like this awakening Gecko in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user SA! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No […]

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   Dec 05

Galapagos Tortoises return to Seychelles

Aldabra giant tortoise foraging for food in a forest on North Island, which is part of Aldabra – the world’s second-largest coral atoll. Credit: Rich Baxter/IOTA Seychelles In 1997, North Island located in the Seychelles was purchased by private investors for ecotourism and rewilding. Today, that venture took 200 heavy steps forward as 50 Galapagos […]

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   Dec 05

Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday!

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Celebrating with this beautiful Eastern Massasauga in our herp photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user ratsnakehaven found in the field in Michigan. Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read […]

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