Eastern Kingsnake

(Lampropeltis getula getula)

Linnaeus, 1766

Genus 

Lampropeltis

Species

getula

Subspecies

getula

Common Name

Eastern Kingsnake

Other Names

Chain King, Common King

Conservation

Status

Global: G5
Alabama: S5
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Alabama High Conservation Concern: P2

Taxa imperiled because of three of four of the following rarity; very limited, disjunct, or peripheral distribution; decreasing population trend/population viability problems; specialized habitat needs/habitat vulnerability due to natural/human-caused factors. Timely research and/or conservation action needed.

Taxon

Lampropeltis getula getula — GUYER et al. 2018

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Description:

 Description

  Scale distinction:  Smooth dorsal scales in 21-23 rows, usually 21 (midbody). A single anal plate. Split subcaudial scales.

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