According to the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, eastern kingsnakes on the coast generally have wide bands while those in the eastern mountains have very thin bands. They have shiny black scales with white or yellowish chain-like bands that cross their backs and connect on the sides. These creatures are sometimes called "chain snakes" or "chain kings" because their distinctive markings can resemble a chain linked across their bodies, said Savitzky.
The following is a description of some common kingsnake species' appearances and ranges.Įastern kingsnake, also called common kingsnake ( Lampropeltis getula) They typically range from 2 to 6 feet (0.6 to 1.8 meters), depending on the species.
For example, the farther west one goes in the eastern kingsnake's range, the more the snakes' coloring resembles the black kingsnake, which lives in Tennessee.Īccording to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, they have smooth scales, a single anal plate, round pupils like most nonvenomous snakes, and a spoon-shaped head with a rounded jaw. Their coloring can be understood by their geographic location, according to Savitzky.
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