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Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getulus holbrooki

Description:

Jet black snake with bright yellow spot on each scale. Adults range from 3-5 feet in length. Diet consists of rodents, amphibians, snakes and lizards. A beautiful, non-venomous snake.

Habitat:

Found in wooded areas. Common in barns where mice are plentiful.

Notes:

This snake is capable of producing a foul-smelling musk when handled.

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5 Comments

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Very handsome snake!

ceherzog
ceherzog a year ago

Excellent shot!

Leuba
Leuba a year ago

what a great-looking snake !

GregMayberry
GregMayberry a year ago

Thank you, Atul!

Atul
Atul a year ago

beautiful, non-venomous but scary looking though!!
nice spotting!!

Oklahoma, USA

Lat: 34.42, Long: -96.54

Spotted on Apr 16, 2011
Submitted on Jan 3, 2012

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