Scarlet kingsnake is a species of nonvenomous snake found in the United States. The species is nocturnal, secretive and fossorial. The snake is adept in climbing.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
| Genus |
Lampropeltis |
| Scientific Name |
Lampropeltis elapsoides |
| Other Names |
Scarlet milksnake, Scarlet snake |
| Length |
40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in); largest recorded specimen measures 68.4 cm (26.9 in) |
| Weight |
Around 2.77 lb |
| Color |
Coloration includes black, red, yellow and white banding |
| Distribution |
Southeastern and eastern United States |
| Habitat |
Pinelands, prairies, hardwood hammocks, cultivated fields, suburban areas |
| Diet |
Small lizards, rodents, other small snakes |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Predators |
Black bears, bobcats, hawks, skunks, opossums, raccoons |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
March to June |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 9 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
45 to 65 days |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
10 to 15 years of age |
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Scarlet Kingsnake Range
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Lampropeltis Elapsoides
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Question. How thick does a full grown Scarlet king snake get? I know they can grow to 20 in or more I just would like to know the thickness of an adult?