Mexican Black Kingsnake
Mexican black kingsnake is a medium sized snake belonging to the colubrid family and a subspecies of the common kingsnake. This subspecies is quite different from the others in terms of behavior, coloration, and habitat preference. Its head is not distinct from the neck.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Squamata |
| Family | Colubridae |
| Genus | Lampropeltis |
| Species | Lampropeltis getula |
| Scientific Name | Lampropeltis getula nigrita |
| Other Names | Desert Black, Western Black Kingsnake |
| Length | 3 to 4 ft (average) |
| Weight | Between 3 and 4 lbs |
| Color | Dorsal and ventral color is black, some members are faded; eyes are dark |
| Distribution | Sonora desert, northwestern Sinaloa (Mexico), few regions of Arizona |
| Habitat | Rocky areas, semi-arid grasslands, places with dense vegetation |
| Diet | Small rodents, lizards, birds, eggs, other snakes |
| Hibernation Period | Hibernates for 2 – 3 months |
| Predators | Hawks, owls, foxes, coyotes, feral cats |
| Venom Fact | Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season | Spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 6 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 42 to 56 days |
| Reproductive Age | Around 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 20 to 30 years |
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Published on September 14th 2016 by staff under Snakes. Article was last reviewed on 21st August 2018.
