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California King Snake

Lampropeltis getula californiae

Photo by Lisa L
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Field Notes

Description:

This guy was at least 3 feet long and big enough to eat a large mouse. Found scurrying across the road, I had to stop my car just to let him pass. I snapped this picture as he was leaving.

Habitat:

Mixed oak and coniferous forest

Species ID Suggestions

California kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula californiae

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Christine Y.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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