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Sierra Mountain Kingsnake

Lampropeltis zonata multicincta

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Description:

Beautiful snake about 1 m (3 feet) long. Maybe a false coral snake.

Habitat:

Yosemite National Park, Pine forest.

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Shane_S
Shane_S 11 years ago
Sierra Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis zonata multicincta Lampropeltis zonata multicincta - Sierra Mountain Kingsnake


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6 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

I did Cindy, I recommend Yosemite very much.

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CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 years ago

Looks like you had a great time on holiday!

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Yes Neil, it was a great experience.

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NeilDazet
NeilDazet 11 years ago

Great spotting Luis! The Sierra Mountain Kingsnake is a subspecies of the California Mountain Kingsnake. I've never seen one of these before, but I bet it must be a thrill to see, especially when the snake (and all of those colors) are moving fast.

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Now with an ID

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Yodelong for the ID

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LuisStevens
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LuisStevens

California, USA

Spotted on May 14, 2012
Submitted on May 26, 2012

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