Florida Kingsnake
The Florida kingsnake is a usually a constrictor, that feed on other venomous snakes like rattlesnakes and maintain the ecosystem. This non-aggressive snake is often kept as pets.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Suborder | Serpentes |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Lampropeltis |
| Species | Lampropeltis getula |
| Scientific Name | Lampropeltis getula floridana |
| Also Known as | Chain king, chain snake |
| Size | 3.5-5 ft |
| Color | Black body with 20-66 yellow or orange cross bands |
| Distribution | Southern, northern, central Florida |
| Habitat | Subtropical area, swapms, sugarcane fields, pinelands, marshes, and, prairies |
| Diet | Frogs, lizards,birds, rodents, |
| Hibernation Period | Throughout the winter |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | February-May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch | 3-30 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 8-11 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 2-4 years |
| Average Lifespan | 10-15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Not listed |
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Published on December 22nd 2018 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 7th December 2018.
