California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 9,903
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats. Due to ease of care and a wide range of color variations, the California kingsnake is one of the most popular snakes in captivity.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “California kingsnake”.