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Gray-banded Kingsnake

Lampropeltis alterna

UncommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Gray-banded Kingsnake (Lampropeltis alterna)

The Gray-banded Kingsnake is a highly sought-after collector snake endemic to the limestone canyon country of the Trans-Pecos region. Highly variable in pattern, with some having narrow orange bands. Nocturnal and secretive.

Habitat
Rocky desert limestone canyons and hillsides in the Trans-Pecos region
Diet
Lizards and occasionally small rodents
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Gray-banded Kingsnake

The best time to see a Gray-banded Kingsnake is May–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 331 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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