Common Kingsnake
The common kingsnake is a large type of snake, native to the United States of America. It can prey on venomous snakes because their venom doesn’t not affect this snake.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Lampropeltis |
| Scientific Name | Lampropeltis getula |
| Other Names | Eastern kingsnake, chain kingsnake, common kingsnake |
| Size | 6-7 ft (183-213 cm) |
| Color | Black body with chain like patterns all over the body |
| Distribution | Georgia, Alabama, Arizona, California, Kansas, southern Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Maryland, Louisiana, Kentucky, Texas, South Carolina, southern Oregon, New York, New Jersey, southern Utah, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Gran Canaria, and Canary Islands |
| Habitat | Desert, swamps, streams, canals, low mountains, oak woodland, grassland, chaparral and any other open areas |
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| Diet | Lizards, turtle eggs, small mammals, and venomous snakes |
| Predator | Roadrunners, hawks, raccoons, badgers and other snakes |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch Size | 12-24 eggs |
| Average Lifespan | In the Wild: Not Sure, In the Captivity: Around 25 days |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Common Kingsnake Pictures Gallery
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- Baby Common Kingsnake
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- Chain Kingsnake
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- Common Kingsnake
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- Eastern Kingsnake
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- Lampropeltis Getula
