The California Kingsnake is a subspecies of the Common Kingsnake that lives in parts of the USA and N. Mexico. Because of its vibrant pigmentation and ease of care, this invertebrate is quite popular in the pet trade.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Lampropeltis |
| Scientific Name |
L. getula |
| Subspecies |
L. g. californiae |
| Length |
2.5–3.5 feet |
| Color |
Combination morphs of black, white, chocolate, lavender and banana yellow |
| Distribution |
Western United States and northern Mexico |
| Habitat |
Woodland chaparral, grassland, deserts, marshes, and even suburbs |
| Diet |
Rodents, other reptiles, birds, amphibians |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Time |
Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Typically 5 to 12 eggs |
California Kingsnake Pictures Gallery
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California Kingsnake Baby
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California Kingsnake Bite
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California Kingsnake Images
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California Kingsnake Photos
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California Kingsnake Pictures
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California Kingsnakes
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Images of California Kingsnake
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Lampropeltis Getula Californiae
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California Kingsnake
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California Kingsnake Range
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California Kingsnake Size
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California Kingsnake Pets
