A supspecies of the kingsnake, the Desert Kingsnake is a non-poisonous, pied-colored snake that can attain an average to large size. They are known for their play-dead’ defense mechanism, if they fail to escape when attacked or they feel threatened.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
| Genus |
Lampropeltis |
| Scientific Name |
Lampropeltis getula |
| Subspecies |
L. g. splendida |
| Length |
3–4 feet |
| Color |
Yellow and black |
| Distribution |
Texas, Arizona and New Mexico |
| Habitat |
Any rural habitat within its range but most likely found in mesic areas like water tanks or within riparian corridors |
| Diet |
Rodents, lizards, and smaller snakes, including rattlesnakes |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season |
between March and June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
5 to 12 eggs |
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Lampropeltis Getula Splendida
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