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San Diego Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata pulchra)
San Diego Mountain Kingsnake Photograph by Rob Lovich. License: Public Domain. (view image details)
SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN KINGSNAKE FACTS
DescriptionThe San Diego Mountain Kingsnake is a colorful species with black, white and red crossbands that completely encircle the body and tail. It has smooth, glistening scales. The snout and eyes are generally black. Southern populations often have red spotting on top of head. There usually 37 or fewer sets of bands (average 33). Juveniles are similar to adults. The San Diego Mountain Kingsnake is similar to (a) Lampropeltis getula which has light color on snout and no red markings; and (b) Rhinocheilus lecontei which has a pointed snout and body bands that do not completely encircle body, but form saddles. Size length 50cm - 100 cm Environment found in coniferous forest, woodlands, wooded areas along rivers and streams, coastal sage scrub. Food Eats lizards, small mammals, nestling birds, bird eggs, amphibians, and occasionally snakes, Breeding Females lay 4-9 moderate-sized white, leathery-shelled eggs in June or early July. The eggs hatch after about 2 months, and hatchlings are usually seen between late August and early October. Range Found in southern California Notes Non-venomous - harmless to humans. Classification
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