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Exotic Pets in China

Gray-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) - Trans-Pecos/Chihuahuan Deserts of southwestern Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. - Common in exotic pet trade - Least Concern - Population Stable - "This species is one of the most desirable and sought-after snakes in the commercial pet trade in North America. Collectors perhaps have depleted roadside populations in some areas...The threat from collection has been reduced somewhat in recent years. Collection without a permit is illegal in Texas and New Mexico. Captive breeding has generated a good supply of animals for the pet trade." IUCN Red List website.

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Exotic Pets in China [2017]
Gray-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna) - Trans-Pecos/Chihuahuan Deserts of southwestern Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. - Common in exotic pet trade - Least Concern - Population Stable - "This species is one of the most desirable and sought-after snakes in the commercial pet trade in North America. Collectors perhaps have depleted roadside populations in some areas...The threat from collection has been reduced somewhat in recent years. Collection without a permit is illegal in Texas and New Mexico. Captive breeding has generated a good supply of animals for the pet trade." IUCN Red List website.