Summary ⁵

Lampropeltis getula (Common names include eastern kingsnake,common kingsnake,chain kingsnake, (more)) is a harmless colubrid species found in the United States and Mexico. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Eight subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Robby Deans, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Robby Deans
2. (c) J. Maughn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmaughn/6864154482/
3. (c) Todd Pierson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), https://www.flickr.com/photos/twpierson/4159089144/
4. (c) J. Maughn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmaughn/16050905155/
5. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lampropeltis_getula_getula

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• HerpMapper
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• Snake Database
• The Reptile Database
• VertNet

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