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.
Best time to see a Eastern Kingsnake
The best time to see a Eastern Kingsnake is April–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 30,301 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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