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California Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula californiae

Photo by ktronboll
Published on Project Noah
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32.8039, -117.213

Field Notes

Description:

~18 inches SVL; rich chocolate with pale yellow bands; smooth, shiny scales

Habitat:

Found crossing a residential street in coastal Southern California on a warm (mid-80s F), summer day.

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Herps (Reptiles & Amphibians) of Southern California
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PublishedJuly 9, 2013

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