Snakes
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Across the regions where it's common, the California King Snake peaks from April to August.
Shows up in 10 ecoregions and 4 states
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Snakes
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Description
The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats. Wild California kingsnakes are typically encountered at a length of 2.5–3.5 feet (76–107 cm), though they can grow larger; California kingsnakes on Isla Ángel de la Guarda, Baja California, Mexico, have been documented growing to 78 inches (2 m).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
These snakes live in Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, southwestern Colorado, northwestern New Mexico, and northwestern Mexico. 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 ↗
When it's active
California kingsnakes are considered to be generally solitary, but when mating season or brumation is in process, they group together. California Kingsnakes, along with other reptiles and amphibians in winter months, brumate as a means of conserving energy and to regulate body temperatures during cold temperatures.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the California King Snake
When is the California King Snake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the California King Snake peaks from April to August.
Where does the California King Snake live?
It has enough records to show in 10 ecoregions and 4 states, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.