Least Concern
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
A small colorful kingsnake with red, black, and yellow bands that mimic venomous coral snakes.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
6–10 years in the wild; longer in captivity
Size
Length 35–55 cm
Scientific Name
Lampropeltis elapsoides
About Scarlet Kingsnake
A small colorful kingsnake with red, black, and yellow bands that mimic venomous coral snakes.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 6–10 years in the wild; longer in captivity, a size of Length 35–55 cm, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Scarlet kingsnakes often spend much of their lives hidden under logs, bark, or leaf litter.
Where Scarlet Kingsnake Lives
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South Carolina pinewoods
, United States
Alabama woodland edge
, United States