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Lampropeltis getulua holbrooki
The speckled kingsnake is often called the "salt-and-pepper" snake. This snake is easily recognized by the light spots covering a black body. The body is almost always solid black and the spots range from yellow-orange through creamy yellow to ivory white. There are spots on almost every scale. It is not uncommon for the spots to form thin, light crossbars on the dorsal surface, making the snake look somewhat banded.
I spotted this snake on my farm in southeast Kansas.
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Thank you jeslowery! It is a cool looking snake.
Great shot! I think these are really cool.