Californian Kingsnake @ Lampropeltis Getulus Californiae

Albino Californian Kingsnake

Kingsnakes are an American species and are native to the region from the Canada in the north to Ecuador in South America. They live in a range of habitats, from pine forests to deserts, dry riverbeds to mountain slopes. They may also be found in suburbs of cities, school playgrounds, garbage dumps, and in parks and gardens.

In the wild, Kingsnakes are aggresive predators eating a range of prey - lizards, birds, rodents and other snakes. They are called Kingsnakes because they will actively catch, kill and eat other snakes, even highly venomous ones. For this reasons this "King of Snakes" is tolerated in backyards and gardens in areas where dangerous snakes may be found. These medium sized snakes grow to a length of about 120cm (48 in) and live approximately 10-15 years in captivity

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Florida King - Lampropeltis getulus floridana
Mexican Black King - Lampropeltis getulus nigritus
Speckled King - Lampropeltis getulus holbrooki