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California King Snake

Lampropeltis californiae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Squamata ›Family: Colubridae ›Genus: Lampropeltis

About

The California kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula californiae) is a nonvenomous colubrid snake endemic to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is a relatively small subspecies of the common kingsnake and is found in a variety of habitats. Due to ease of care and a wide range of color variations, the California kingsnake is one of the most popular snakes in captivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California King Snake?
The scientific name of California King Snake is Lampropeltis californiae.
What kingdom does California King Snake belong to?
California King Snake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California King Snake belong to?
California King Snake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California King Snake belong to?
California King Snake belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does California King Snake belong to?
California King Snake belongs to the order Squamata.
What family does California King Snake belong to?
California King Snake belongs to the family Colubridae.
What genus does California King Snake belong to?
California King Snake belongs to the genus Lampropeltis.