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Black King Snake

Lampropeltis getula nigra

Description

Terrestrial; body black with white or yellow dots, mostly lateral; belly white to cream, checkered with slate or black

Stats

Size

36 - 48 inches

Status

Common

Similar Species

Black Rat snake, Racers

Diet

Snakes (including venomous), rodents, reptile eggs

Habitat

Sparse, dry woods, rocky hillsides, abandoned fields and buildings

Reproduction

Egg-laying - up to 15 eggs laid in July will hatch in September

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