Snakes
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Kingsnake peaks from May to September.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 3 states
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Snakes
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Description
The desert kingsnake (Lampropeltis splendida) is a species of kingsnake native to Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico, United States. The snake's glossy dorsum is black or very dark brown colored, finely speckled with off-white or yellow.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The desert kingsnake may occur in any rural habitat within its range. The desert kingsnake's diet consists of rodents, lizards, and smaller snakes, including rattlesnakes.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
As with most reptiles, L. splendida lays eggs.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 Desert Kingsnake
When is the Desert Kingsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Desert Kingsnake peaks from May to September.
Where does the Desert Kingsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 3 states, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.