The California King Snake and CLHS
The California King Snake is considered a wild animal
yet can also be kept as pets. It has been found on our campus for as long
as the campus has been around. Therefore this is its territory.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
California King Snake
Scientific Name: Lampropeltis getulus californiae
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Squamata
Family: Colubridae
Genus: Lampropeltis
Species: getulus californiae
Natural Range
The California King Snake ranges from west coast
of North America; from the tip of Baja to southern Oregon, and west coast
of California to desert areas of Nevada and Arizona.
Interesting Facts
This sun-loving snake is one of the very few
harmless snakes in California. Its shiny scales are full of beauty. Whats
amazing is that this snake could be living in your backyard.
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The California King Snake and CLHS
The California King Snake is considered a wild animal
yet can also be kept as pets. It has been found on our campus for as long
as the campus has been around. Therefore this is its territory.