A gopher snake in polk, co. Oregon? really? I've never found one myself until I moved to San Diego. Then I saw kids catching them in Battle ground, just north of Vancouver and was very surprised. I've lived all over CA and never found a king outside of San Diego co. either, although I hear they are common around bear creek near I-5 in southern oregon.

I just got home with my new Lampropeltis triangulum. she's a beauty. She's about 3 feet long, very healthy, and very ready to shed. I think it will happen by morning.

Still going to get me a pair of concinnus this spring. I just love them.