Mole Kingsnake

(Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata)

Holbrook, 1840

Genus 

Lampropeltis

Species

calligaster

Subspecies

rhombomaculata

Common Name

Mole Kingsnake

Other Names

Blotched kingsnake, brown snake, ground snake, house snake, king snake, mole catcher.

Conservation

Status

Global: G5 
Alabama: S3
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Alabama Moderate Conservation Concern: P3

Taxa with conservation problems because of insufficient data or because of two of four of the following: small populations; limited, disjunct, or peripheral distribution; decreasing population trend/population viability problems specialized habitat needs/habitat vulnerability due to natural/human caused factors. Research and/or conservation action recommended.

Taxon

Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata — 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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feeding habits

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