| VARIABLE (THAYERI) KINGSNAKES |
| (Lampropeltis Mexicana Thayeri) |
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| COLORATION: As the name suggests, Thayeri's or Variables are the most variable kingsnake, ranging from solid black to a greyband phase to a milksnake phase, with some having grey base colors and others having an orange one. It is possible to have each of these phases in one clutch. |
| NATURAL HABITAT: Mountainous and desert regions |
| RANGE: North eastern Mexico, in the Nuevo Leon area and eastern plateaus in Tamaulipas, Mexico |
| SIZE AND LONGETIVITY: Variable kings live to be around 15 to 20 years. They average around 24 to 38 inches in length. |
| NATURAL PREY: Variables live primarily on small lizards in the wild, they are also known to eat other snakes, frogs, and small rodents |
| VARIABLE PHASES: |
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| The three main phases, With the Melanistic phase (Black phase), the Milksnake phase, and the Nuevo Leon or Leonis phase, Thanks to Applegate Reptiles |
| Nuevo Leon phase, thanks to Debra for the pic |
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| Leonis Phase, Photo thanks to RBichler |
| Peach Leonis Phase, Photo thanks to RBichler |
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