California Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata)
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About California Mountain Kingsnake (Lampropeltis zonata)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Reptiles
- Order: Lizards and Snakes
- Family: Snakes
The California mountain kingsnake is a species of nonvenomous colubrid snake that is endemic to North America. It is a coral snake mimic, having a similar pattern consisting of red, black, and yellow on its body, but the snake is completely harmless. Seven subspecies are recognized, with five found in the U.S., including the nominotypical subspecies, and two in Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia