Lampropeltis ID?

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Don Becker
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Lampropeltis ID?

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I may take this snake in from a local reptile rescue, but I figured I should find out exactly what it is first. It was left in a tank at the front door of the rescue. They have no background information.
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My initial thought was ruthveni, could be a jalisco milk snake, I think ruthveni are a lot more common pets than arcifera though, I would start with those two untill you find factors that cancel them out.
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Any other photos? From that one shot, it looks like ruthveni. A lateral, ventral, and head shot would be helpful.

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Nope, that is the only shot the rescue has posted. I won't be able to get any others unless I take it.
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It's a ruthveni. Take it.
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Don,

I'll take it! When are you coming for rats and that baby king?
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Re: Lampropeltis ID?

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Most definitely ruthveni.

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Re: Lampropeltis ID?

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Hmm...I'd say ruthveni as well.
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Re: Lampropeltis ID?

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Looks like a ruthveni to me.....Amealco locale too.
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