California Kingsnake
Scientific name
Lampropeltis californiae
Lifespan
10-15 years in the wild, up to 20 under human care
Range
California kingsnakes live in a wide variety of habitats throughout the western coast of North America.
Diet
Kingsnakes eat rodents, birds, amphibians, adn sometimes other snakes.
Social Structure
They are one of the few species of snakes who will hunt and eat other snakes, including venomous rattlesnakes, as they are resistant to the venom.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Threats in the Wild
There are currently no major threats to the California kingsnake; however, continued urbanization and agricultural development may pose a threat to the species in the future.
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