Arizona Mountain Kingsnake

Arizona Mountain Kingsnake exploring leaves. Smelling his habitat with his fork tongue.

Scientific Name: Lampropeltis pyromelana

Conservation Status:

Least Concern IUCN Red List

About

This colorful banded snake is native to the southwestern United States.

Location Within the Zoo

You’ll find this animal in the LAIR Care Center.

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