Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

The Eastern Kingsnake is a powerful constrictor immune to pit viper venom. It actively hunts and eats rattlesnakes and copperheads, making it highly valued by humans. Its black body has white or yellow chain markings.

Habitat

Pine and hardwood forests, swamps, and stream edges

Diet

Snakes, lizards, rodents, and turtle eggs

How common

Common

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