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Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula holbrooki
35.0444, -89.4713
Field Notes
Description:
Speckled kingsnakes grow up to 48 inches (120 cm). Their common name is derived from their pattern, which is black, with small yellow-white specks on almost every scale. They are also known as the 'salt and pepper' snake.
Habitat:
It is found in the central to southern United States from southern Iowa to the Gulf of Mexico.[1] Its range overlaps that of the desert kingsnake, Lampropeltis getula splendida, and it is known to intergrade with that subspecies.
They prefer wetter habitats than other kingsnakes, like swamps and rivers, but they do commonly venture to dry areas like woodlands and grassy fields.
Notes:
Deceased: ran over by car. Snake was approx. 4 foot long.
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Lampropeltis getula holbrooki
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedMay 6, 2013
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