The California Kingsnake is a popular and widely variable kingsnake. It occurs in both banded and striped color phases. Like all kingsnakes, it is immune to pit viper venom and readily eats rattlesnakes.
Best time to see a California Kingsnake
The best time to see a California Kingsnake is March–June, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 14,187 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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