Snakes
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Kingsnake peaks from April to June.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 6 states
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Snakes
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Description
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake, the common kingsnake, and the chain kingsnake, is a species of harmless snake in the subfamily Colubrinae of the family Colubridae. Adult specimens of the speckled kingsnake, Lampropeltis getula holbrooki, are the smallest race at 91.5 cm (36.0 in) in snout-to-vent length (SVL) on average, while L. g. getula is the largest subspecies at 107 cm (42 in) SVL on average.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Lampropeltis getula is found in the southeastern United States from southern New Jersey to Florida. The preferred habitats of Lampropeltis getula are open areas, particularly grassland, but also chaparral, oak woodland, abandoned farms, desert, low mountains, sand, and any type of riparian zone, including swamps, canals, and streams.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Adult females lay up to several dozen eggs that hatch after 2.0–2.5 months of incubation. The eastern kingsnake (L. g. getula) is active from April–October in most parts of its habitat range and breeding occurs in the spring months.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Eastern Kingsnake
When is the Eastern Kingsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Eastern Kingsnake peaks from April to June.
Where does the Eastern Kingsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 6 states, including Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, and North Carolina.