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California Kingsnake vs. California Mountain Kingsnake

Both kingsnakes live in southwestern Oregon. A: Red, black and white rings in the California Mountain Kingsnake; black and white (or yellow) bands, no red in the California Kingsnake. B: A black snout in the California Mountain Kingsnake; a dark head with pale lips in the California Kingsnake.

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California Kingsnake

Lampropeltis californiae

California Mountain Kingsnake

Lampropeltis zonata
California Mountain Kingsnake vs. California Kingsnake: comparison sheet with the differences marked

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