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| Description: |
A colorful snake that has alternating banded or saddle pattern of
white, red and black is longer and is wider than that of the Mountain
kingsnake. Adults are 18 inches - 4 ft.
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| Venom: |
None |
| Habitat: |
Inhabitant of sagebrush desert grassland, pinon juniper forest,
broadleaf woodlands. Frequents canyons, river bottoms, farmlands and
suburban areas. |
| Behavior: |
Nocturnal in hot weather. A secretive snake found inside logs, under
rocks and under boards. Found from 5500 to 9,000 ft.
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| Hibernation: |
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| Reproduction: |
Mates in early spring and has clutches of 3-23 eggs. |
| Diet: |
Adults eat small
rodents, frogs and lizards. Young will only eat small lizards. |
Authored by: Garth Teitjen
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