Common Kingsnake
Common Kingsnake ~ Lampropeltis getula
Genus: Lampropeltis
Species: getula
Adult body length: 36 – 82 inches
Body length at birth: 9 – 12 inches
Breeding period: June – July
Young per year: 3 – 24 young per year
Typical foods: birds, mammals, lizards and other snakes
Habitat: This snakes Habitat Varies from its Location
Can be found: Southern Half of the United States
Short description: non-venomous, medium headed, rounded head, typical, rounded scales, rounded pupils
General description:
The Common Kingsnake can grow up to 48 inches in length.
Their coloration is black or dark brown. Their pattern depends
on its geographic location. May have speckles, bands, or stripes,
noramlly with a white or yellow color. Do not be alarmed if you
ever find one of these snake for they are non-venomous and very
beneficial, killing lots of rats and other snakes, both venomous and
non-venomous. The Common Kingsnake is unique because they are
immune to the venom of venomous snakes. Though harmless this
snake can still give a painful bite if threatened.
May 09 2007 08:43 pm
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