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California Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigrita

Classification

The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats. Due to ease of care and a wide range of color variations, the California kingsnake is one of the most popular snakes in captivity. Description Wild California kingsnakes are typically encountered at a length of 2.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 7United States of America · 2