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Common Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Photo by dhmcclanahan
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34.0538, -84.6895

Field Notes

Description:

Lackadaisically creeping along the side of the road, in and out of pinestraw, near Lake Acworth. Very relaxed... only musked a little when I picked him up. Even the kids got to hold him! ~3ft long.

Reference Links:

Lampropeltis getula, http://srelherp.uga.edu/snakes/lamget.htm

Species ID Suggestions

Common Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

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AshleyT
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Comments (3)
Rosa Maria
I think that is an Eastern Kingsnake...

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Snakes of the United States - Center for Snake Conservation
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Reptiles and Amphibians of Georgia
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedMay 10, 2014

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