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The black kingsnake is a large to medium constrictor. Adult specimens attain an average size of 90 to 122 centimetres (35 to 48 in) in total length, with some reaching maximum total lengths of 147 to 183 centimetres (58 to 72 in). [3] [4] It is generally similar to L. getula getula, although its can be distinguished by its geography and ...
Like all kingsnakes, the Mexican black kingsnake is a constrictor and is non-venomous. Their diet includes other snakes ( ophiophagy ) —particularly rattlesnakes which are also common to the region— and as a result, has developed a resilience to various kinds of venom. [ 5 ]
Kingsnakes vary widely in size and coloration. They can be as small as 24" (61 cm) or as long as 60" (152 cm). [2] Some kingsnakes are colored in muted browns to black, while others are brightly marked in white, reds, yellows, grays, and lavenders that form rings, longitudinal stripes, speckles, and saddle-shaped bands.
The California Kingsnake is a black and white snake with alternating bands. They can be found in California and along the west coast states down to Mexico. Most are about 3 ½ feet long, but some ...
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, [3] common kingsnake, [4] or chain kingsnake, [5] is a harmless colubrid species endemic to the United States. It has long been a favorite among collectors. [ 5 ]
The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats. Due to ease of care and a wide range of color variations, the California kingsnake is one of the most popular snakes in captivity.
Despite its common name, it is a member of the genus Pseudechis (black snakes) and only distantly related to true brown snakes. Its alternative common name is the mulga snake, although it lives in many habitats apart from mulga. First described by English zoologist John Edward Gray in 1842, it is a robust snake up to 3.3 m (11 ft) long. It is ...
Black Kingsnake: Lampropeltis nigra: Non-venomous Broadbanded water snake: Nerodia fasciata confluens: Non-venomous Common watersnake: Nerodia sipedon: Non-venomous Copperbelly water snake: Nerodia erythrogaster neglecta: Non-venomous Corn snake: Pantherophis guttatus: Non-venomous DeKay's brown snake: Storeria dekayi: Non-venomous Diamondback ...