Prairie kingsnake

Prairie Kingsnake
PRAIRIE KINGSNAKE

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lampropeltis calligaster calligaster (Harlan) ...

Prairie Kingsnake
Geographical Range
Eastern and central United States, as far north as southern Iowa
Habitat
Open woodlands, brushy hillsides, prairies, agricultural areas
Scientific Name
Lampropeltis calligaster
Conservation Status ...

Prairie Kingsnake (Lampropeltis calligaster)
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The Prairie Kingsnake is found in the western portions of Harris County. The scientific name Lampropeltis means 'shiny shield' in Greek; and one look at their shiny body will show you why! ...

Despite the name Prairie Kingsnake, this species can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland, agricultural fields, and, of course, natural prairies.

Prairie Kingsnake
(Lampropeltis calligaster calligaster)
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Mole Kingsnake
(Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata)
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The prairie kingsnake is one of two subspecies of calligaster; the other species is the mole kingsnake (L. c. rhombomaculata) to the east. In Louisiana, the prairie kingsnake is found west of the Mississippi River.

See also: Snake, Kingsnake, Reptile, Lizard, Mole