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Gray-banded Kingsnake
Lampropeltis alterna
The Gray-banded Kingsnake's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Gray-banded Kingsnake
Lampropeltis alterna
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Description
The gray-banded kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna), sometimes referred to as the alterna or the Davis Mountain king snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. A moderately sized snake, the gray-banded kingsnake can grow up to 4 ft (120 cm) in total length (including tail), with the average total length being 3 ft (91 cm).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Lampropeltis alterna is found in the Trans-Pecos/Chihuahuan Desert region of southwestern Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. The species is closely associated with limestone and volcanic substrates, with steep slopes and standard desert scrub.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
It is a common species, but nocturnal and quite secretive. L. alterna is oviparous, laying clutches of 3–13 eggs in early summer, which hatch in approximately 9 weeks.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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TexasAbout the Gray-banded Kingsnake
When is the Gray-banded Kingsnake most active?
The Gray-banded Kingsnake's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Gray-banded Kingsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.