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I would be careful feeding it anything other than F/T mice or rats.
Lizards are okay, just more expensive, and they tend to make kingsnakes dependant on lizards...unless you have a good, cheap and reliable supply of lizards, I wouldn't feed them to your snake.
Amphibians are probably okay, if it will eat them, however there are definitely some species that may be toxic to your snake.
American Toads (Bufo americanus) are the most widely distributed toad in the US. It's what comes to mind for most people when they think of a toad. These are definitely toxic and can make your snake very sick. Marine Toads (Bufo marinus) are not a species native to the US, but have been introduced in various areas, either through pet release or accidental importation. These are absolutely deadly...they will kill dogs, snakes, even humans.
Kingsnakes are naturally immune to the venom of all North American venomous snakes, but NOT to these animals. I would probably refrain from feeding ANY amphibians to your snake unless you have 100% identified them and have researched if they are safe.
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