Snakes
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
The Arizona Mountain Kingsnake's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Snakes
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
Description
Lampropeltis pyromelana, the Sonoran mountain kingsnake or Arizona mountain kingsnake, is a species of snake native to the southwestern United States.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Within Arizona, L. pyromelana has a discontinuous range extending from the extreme northwestern corner of the state, across the central mountain ranges and the Mogollon Rim, into the "sky island" mountain ranges of the southeast. They can be found at elevations ranging from 3,000–9,000 feet (910–2,740 m) in a variety of habitats from chaparral to conifer forests, often near streams or springs and associated with juniper woodland.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.
States
About the Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
When is the Arizona Mountain Kingsnake most active?
The Arizona Mountain Kingsnake's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Arizona Mountain Kingsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Utah.
What does the Arizona Mountain Kingsnake look like?
It's often confused with the Eastern Coralsnake, Texas Coralsnake, and Sonoran Coralsnake.