Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Description
How to Identify
Small ringed snake with red bands separated from pale yellow or white bands by black bands; the snout is red.
Size
Usually 14-20 inches.
Diet
Small snakes, lizards, and occasionally small rodents.
Habitat
Pine woods and sandy habitats, often beneath bark, logs, or other cover.
Location
Where it is found
Found primarily in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain.