Lampropeltis pyromelana, the Sonoran mountain kingsnake or Arizona mountain kingsnake, is a species of snake native to the southwestern United States. It can grow up to 36 inches (910 mm) in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Arizona Mountain Kingsnake 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.
Easily confused with
- Lampropeltis knoblochi
- Lampropeltis zonata
- Lampropeltis multifasciata
- Lampropeltis gentilis
- Lampropeltis annulata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Squamata
- Family
- Colubridae
- Genus
- Lampropeltis
- Species
- Lampropeltis pyromelana
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