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Common Kingsnake - Photo (c) Benjamin Genter, all rights reserved, uploaded by Benjamin Genter C
Common Kingsnake (Complex Lampropeltis getula) Info
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, the common kingsnake, and the chain kingsnake, is a species of harmless snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. The species is native to the southeastern United States. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Four subspecies are recognized as being valid, including the nominate subspecies described here. All of these taxa had originally been described as distinct species and (Wikipedia)
California King Snake - Photo (c) Jake Scott, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jake Scott C
California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae) Info
The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a relatively small subspecies of the common kingsnake and is found in a variety of habitats. Due to ease of care and a wide range of color variations, the California kingsnake is one of the most popular snakes in captivity. (Wikipedia)
Speckled Kingsnake - Photo (c) Yinan Li, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Yinan Li CC
Speckled Kingsnake (Lampropeltis holbrooki) Info
The speckled kingsnake (Lampropeltis holbrooki) is a nonvenomous species of kingsnake, which is endemic to the United States. (Wikipedia)
Eastern Kingsnake - Photo (c) Benjamin Genter, all rights reserved, uploaded by Benjamin Genter C
Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) Info
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, common kingsnake, or chain kingsnake (more), is a harmless colubrid species endemic to the United States and Mexico. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Eight subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here. (Wikipedia)
Black Kingsnake - Photo (c) Benjamin Genter, all rights reserved C
Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis nigra) Info
Lampropeltis nigra, commonly known as the black kingsnake, is a nonvenomous colubrid species indigenous to the United States. It is a member of the kingsnake genus. (Wikipedia)
Desert Kingsnake - Photo (c) Michael Price, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Michael Price CC
Desert Kingsnake (Lampropeltis splendida) Info
The desert kingsnake (Lampropeltis splendida) is a species of kingsnake native to Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. It is nonvenomous, colored yellow and black. The desert kingsnake's diet consists of rodents, lizards, and smaller snakes, including rattlesnakes. They normally grow 3–4 feet long but have been known to grow up to 6.8 feet. They are docile creatures when coming face to face with humans. If they do not try to escape, often they will "play dead" (Wikipedia)