The grey-banded kingsnake is a gentle and harmless snake that is very popular in the pet trade. Due to their color variations, the species was considered having two different subspecies, but later on, they were dismissed and known as morphs. This particular snake is often crossbred with other kingsnake species
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Genus |
Lampropeltis |
| Scientific Name |
Lampropeltis alterna |
| Other Names |
Davis Mountain king snake, altena |
| Size |
3-4 ft (91-122 cm) |
| Color |
Gray body with either red or orange banding |
| Distribution |
Northern Mexico, Southwestern Texas and Southern New Mexico |
| Habitat |
Cliffs, mountains, and deserts |
| Diet |
Frogs, lizards, rodents, and smaller snakes |
| Hibernation Period |
Three months |
| Venom Fact |
Non-venomous |
| Breeding Season |
Early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous |
| Clutch Size |
3-13 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
55-60 days |
| Reproductive Age |
3-4 years |
| Average Lifespan |
19-20 in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Lampropeltis Alterna
