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Lampropeltis getula holbrooki
This snake has black scales that have a yellow spot in most of them, giving it a speckled appearance. The belly may be plain or blotched, and the anal plate is single.
Prairies, plains, wooded areas, and wetlands.
This snake is often called "salt and pepper snake" in its range. It is unaffected by the bites of native venomous snakes and often eats them.
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