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Prairie kingsnake - Lampropeltis calligaster
Prairie kingsnake -
Lampropeltis calligaster
30-42 inches total length
Found on rocky hillsides with open woods, prairie grasslands, and sand prairie
Active during day when cool, at night when hot
Feed on small mammals, small snakes and lizards
Interesting fact:
Prairie kingsnakes will sometimes emerge from hibernation and become active on warm days in winter.
Updated: 3/19/24