Eastern King Snake
by Lisa Wooten
Title
Eastern King Snake
Artist
Lisa Wooten
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Featured: Lady Photographers and Artists 6/5/2020
Lampropeltis getula, commonly known as the eastern kingsnake,[2] common kingsnake,[3] or chain kingsnake[4] (more), is a harmless colubrid species endemic to the United States and Mexico. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Adult specimens of the speckled kingsnake, L. g. holbrooki, are the smallest race at 91.5 cm (36.0 in) in snout-to-vent length (SVL) on average, while the nominate race, L. g. getula, is the largest at 107 cm (42 in) SVL on average.[6] Specimens up to 208.2 cm (82.0 in) in total length (including tail) have been recorded.[7] Weight can vary from 285 g (10.1 oz) in a small specimen of 87.2 cm (34.3 in) in total length, to 2,268 g (80.0 oz) in large specimens, of over 153 cm (60 in) in total length.
The color pattern consists of a glossy black, blue-black, or dark brown ground color, overlaid with a series of 23-52 white chain-like rings.[4][9] King snakes from the coastal plains have wider bands, while those found in mountainous areas have thinner bands or may be completely black. Wikipedia
Uploaded
June 4th, 2020
Statistics
Viewed 1,813 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/08/2024 at 3:37 PM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
