Scarlet kingsnake
A species of Kingsnakes Scientific name : Lampropeltis elapsoides Genus : Kingsnakes
Scarlet kingsnake, A species of Kingsnakes
Scientific name: Lampropeltis elapsoides
Genus: Kingsnakes
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Description
The scarlet kingsnake (Lampropeltis elapsoides) is a species of kingsnake found in the southeastern and eastern portions of the United States. Like all kingsnakes, they are nonvenomous. They are found in pine flatwoods, hydric hammocks, pine savannas, mesic pine-oak forests, prairies, cultivated fields, and a variety of suburban habitats; it is not unusual for people to find scarlet kingsnakes in their swimming pools, especially during the spring. Until recently, and for much of the
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Appearance
Scarlet kingsnake is a medium-sized, slender snake with smooth, glossy scales. Its vibrant red body is marked with consistent bands of stark black and white, continuing down the length of its body. Male and female scarlet kingsnake are similar with hardly any size difference, but the intensity of the red color may vary among individuals. The scarlet kingsnake is easily recognized due to its unique coloration and banding patterns.
Behavior
Scarlet kingsnake is a nocturnal, solitary reptile, known for its active foraging behavior. This species specializes in preying upon other reptiles, utilizing it's non-venomous constriction method, deceiving its prey with coral snake mimicry. Scarlet kingsnake's mating rituals involve tactile and chemical cues, culminating in communal nesting, yet they remain solitary outside of the mating season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Kingsnakes Species
Scarlet kingsnake 
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