Snakes
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Across the regions where it's common, the Scarlet Kingsnake peaks from February to December.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Description
The scarlet kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides) is a species of kingsnake found in the southeastern and eastern portions of the United States. Scarlet kingsnakes have a tricolored pattern of black, red, white, and various shades of yellow bands that appear to mimic the venomous coral snake in a form of Batesian mimicry.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Hatchlings range in size from 8 to 18 cm (3.1 to 7.1 in).Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The scarlet kingsnake is polygynandrous, meaning both males and females will mate with multiple partners. They mate from late May to early June and females lay eggs in June and July.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
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 Scarlet Kingsnake
When is the Scarlet Kingsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Scarlet Kingsnake peaks from February to December.
Where does the Scarlet Kingsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Florida.
What does the Scarlet Kingsnake look like?
It's often confused with the Eastern Coralsnake, Texas Coralsnake, and Sonoran Coralsnake.