![]() ![]() Western Milksnake Western MilksnakeĪctive from April to September-Octover, Western Milksankes (Lampropeltis gentilis) is a banded species spotted during the day as a diurnal snake.Ī red or brown base color is specific to the snake. They might only be seen crossing roads at night or resting on warm driveways and or other paved surfaces during the day. ![]() Unlike other banded snakes, Scarletsnakes aren’t easily spotted as nocturnal species. Scarletsnake Scarletsnakeĭorsal blotches that continue down the sides of the body as banding are specific to this species.Ī red body with black and white banding is specific to Scarletsnakes (Cemophora coccinea).Ī small species that resembles coralsnakes, Scarletsnakes grow to a size of around 20 inches with some of the longest individuals measuring around 26 inches. Eastern Kingsnakes living further inland typically have narrower bands. The width of its bands is highly dependent on its areal. Vegetated areas around water sources are areas where the banded appearance of these snakes helps them blend in.Ī black base color with bright white contrasting bands is the color combination specific to this species. This is a species that also lives along woodlands or on crops.Ī banded appearance is specific to The Eastern Kingsnake. Grasslands are the typical habitat of The Eastern Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula). This species is found in Southern Texas, Southern, and Central Arizona, as well as in Florida. The snake is small to medium-sized, growing to a size of up to 48 inches.Ī diverse diet of earth snakes, juvenile snakes, lizards, and even its young is specific to the Texas Coralsnake. This is also a species with alternating ban colors, similar to other coralsnakes. This is why the yellow bands on the snake are always narrower. Red, black, yellow, or brown bands are seen on Texas Coralsnakes (Micrurus tener). These snakes live all across California with a considerable presence in the state’s mountains.Īctivity levels vary in this species, depending on the season and temperature. In very rare cases, California King Snakes have contrasting dorsal stripes instead of bright banding. This is a species that can often be seen in a brown or red-brown color with bright white or gray bands along the body.Ĭream or tan bands are also seen on the darker morphs of this species. One of the banded snakes with a highly variable appearance that also comes with bands is The California King Snake (Lampropeltis californiae). California King Snake California King Snake ![]() The banded appearance also helps this species become less visible in the dense vegetation on the ground, specifically close to water. They may use their banded appearance for camouflage as they patiently wait for prey to pounce on overhanging vegetation above water. Dark bands or light bands are seen on the snake in a high-contrast appearance.įeeding on fish and frogs, Banded Watersnakes are both diurnal and nocturnal. The banded appearance of the species depends on their habitat.īlack, gray, or dark gray body coloring is specific to this species. Banded Watersnake Banded Watersnakeīanded Watersnakes (Nerodia fasciata) are a constant presence in North America, including in multiple regions of California. They can eat birds, and fish, and even sneak up on other snakes they eat, including other venomous snakes. The banded appearance helps these snakes camouflage themselves in various habitats.Ī wide range of prey is accessible to them as a result. Some of the rarest types of Eastern Milksnakes have blotches instead of bands. ![]() These snakes have red, black, and white bands that alternate along its body. Resplendent Desert Shovel-Nosed SnakeĪ non-venomous species to humans, Eastern Milksnakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) have a banded appearance. ![]()
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