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Speckled kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula holbrooki

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

This snake has black scales that have a yellow spot in most of them, giving it a speckled appearance. The belly may be plain or blotched, and the anal plate is single.

Habitat:

Prairies, plains, wooded areas, and wetlands.

Notes:

This snake is often called "salt and pepper snake" in its range. It is unaffected by the bites of native venomous snakes and often eats them.

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Lampropeltis getula holbrooki

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