VARIABLE (THAYERI)
               KINGSNAKES
(Lampropeltis Mexicana Thayeri)
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:
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
Leonis Phase, Photo thanks to RBichler
Peach Leonis Phase, Photo thanks to RBichler