Common Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
![[Common Kingsnake]](/images/33ds.jpg)
Description
Distribution Range
General range map taken from CWHR.
Museum records taken from following institutions: CAS Herps, MVZ Herps, LSUMZ Herps.
Typical Elevation
We do not yet have enough records from distinct localities to calculate typical elevation. We need 9 more distinct localities.
Taxonomy
The subspecies that occurs in our area is the California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae).
Taxonomic Etymology
Taxonomy Notes
A recent academic paper has proposed a split of this species. Under that proposed split, our population would become Lampropeltis californiae without any subspecies present. However, there is a lot of controversy and evidence to suggest the species split is not valid. I do not personally expect to see the split adopted by respected taxonomy lists, wildlife agencies, or field guide publications.
Additional Information
Images
Unless otherwise noted, all images are of wild specimens in Shasta County.
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![[Common Kingsnake]](/images/33sm.jpg)
©Michael A. Peters
Captive Bred. Father is WC Redding locale, specimen expresses the typical Redding locality phenotype.
![[Common Kingsnake]](/images/89sm.jpg)
![[Common Kingsnake]](/images/120sm.jpg)
©Michael A. Peters
Young adult found under a rock. Just east of Pawnee, Shasta County, CA.
Habitat Shots
Unless otherwise noted, these habitat shots are from within Shasta County where this species is known to occur.
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