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Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getulus holbrooki

Photo by GregMayberry
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Jet black snake with bright yellow spot on each scale. Adults range from 3-5 feet in length. Diet consists of rodents, amphibians, snakes and lizards. A beautiful, non-venomous snake.

Habitat:

Found in wooded areas. Common in barns where mice are plentiful.

Notes:

This snake is capable of producing a foul-smelling musk when handled.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Atul
beautiful, non-venomous but scary looking though!! nice spotting!!

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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012

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