California King Snake

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Lampropeltis californiae

California King Snake, a reference photo
Photo: Connor Long · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico, and is found in a variety of habitats. Due to ease of care and a wide range of color variations, the California king snake is one of the most popular snakes in captivity.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of California King Snake being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Squamata
Family
Colubridae
Species
Lampropeltis californiae

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