Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Description
How to Identify
Glossy black snake marked with pale yellow or white chain-like bands.
Size
Usually 36-48 inches.
Diet
Snakes, including venomous species, plus lizards, rodents, birds, and eggs.
Habitat
Woodlands, fields, wetland edges, farms, and disturbed areas.
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Location
Where it is found
Occurs mainly in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.