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King snake

King snakes are a type of snake that are members of the Lampropeltis family.

These snakes, which are part of the Colubrid classification, eat rodents and can get quite large.

Lampropeltis means "shiny shields" and the majority of king snakes have quite vibrant patterns on their skin. King snakes are constrictors and tend to be opportunistic when it comes to their diet, they will eat other snakes, lizards, rodents, birds, and eggs. They are highly resistant to the venom of poisious snakes and have been known to eat rattle snakes.

Some sub-species of this group include the:



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