About Cherry Reptiles
Speckled King Snake
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Lampropeltis
Species: Holbrooki
Temperament / Characteristics
When they are alarmed or scared, they will not only rattle their tail, but they will expel a musk and feces and will many time try to bite. They will calm down very quickly the more they are worked with. they will reach sizes of about 48 inches and with a record of 72 inches and will live as much as 20 years.
Personal Notes
I can remember finding there around the house when I was younger. I would get so excited and I still to this day love these. there is nothing cooler than finding a clean pattern speckled king or seeing those little heads popping out of the eggs.