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Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula nigra

Description:

Black, smooth, glossy scales. Ventral Alternating patter of black/yellow. Approx 3-4 feet in length.

Habitat:

Oak and hickory tree stand near a reservoir on a mountainside.

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2 Comments

TaylorRobertson
TaylorRobertson 11 years ago

Thanks

NeilDazet
NeilDazet 11 years ago

Nice spotting, and identification down to the subspecies level!

TaylorRobertson
Spotted by
TaylorRobertson

Pelham, Alabama, USA

Spotted on May 25, 2012
Submitted on May 26, 2012

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