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Madrean Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis knoblochi
Location
Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, United States
Date
26/07/2020
Description
Kingsnakes are beautiful non-venomous snake species that confuse predators by wearing the warning colors of the "true" venomous coral snakes. There are many species distributed across most of the American continent inhabiting a large variety of different habitats from deserts to tropical jungles. Many kingsnakes prey on other snakes, including venomous ones!
Photo Link
https://www.instagram.com/jose_gabriel_wildlife/
Learn More
https://tucsonherpsociety.org/amphibians-reptiles/snakes/knoblochs-mountain-kingsnake/