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California Mountain Kingsnake in California

Harmless

Lampropeltis zonata

California Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis zonata

Yes. The California Mountain Kingsnake has been recorded in 36 California counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Smooth, glossy scales with bold bands or chain-like patterns. Milksnakes mimic coral snakes, but red touches black.

California counties with California Mountain Kingsnake records

36 listed

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