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Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
The Mole Kingsnake's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 2 states
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Snakes
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
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Description
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata, commonly known as the mole kingsnake or the brown kingsnake, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. Lampropeltis rhombomaculata is generally light brown or gray in color, with dark brown, orange, or reddish-brown blotching down the length of its body.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The mole kingsnake is found in the southeastern United States, but is absent from the Appalachian Mountains. Their home-range stretches from Maryland down to Florida and west to Mississippi.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The mole kingsnake is mainly nocturnal and commonly seen on paved roads at night. Male and female mole kingsnakes mate around May–June during late spring to early summer.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
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About the Mole Kingsnake
When is the Mole Kingsnake most active?
The Mole Kingsnake's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Mole Kingsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 2 states, including North Carolina and Virginia.