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Common Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Photo by landonq
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Field Notes

Description:

young snake. Maybe Desert Kingsnake or Common Kingsnake?

Species ID Suggestions

California Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula californiae

Reference Link
Jack Settle
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Comments (4)
c_merrylees
This is appears to be a desert kingsnake, lampropeltis getula splendida
luvnature
Well, it's a Common Kingsnake. As to what subspecies, it could be either if this is a baby. The desert type can have babies that look like this. Go read more: http://www.reptilesofaz.org/Snakes-Subpages/h-l-getula.html
landonq
for the sake of accuracy would it be most prudent to just identify as a common kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula)?
Jack Settle
According to the Wikipedia link listed, in Arizona, Cali Kings intergrade with Desert Kings and Mexican Black Kings.

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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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Tucson Wildlife Count
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PublishedJune 14, 2013

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