#1781 · 🦎 reptiles

Eastern Kingsnake

🇳🇱 Koningsslang ·Lampropeltis getula

LCleast concern 🦎 Reptiles 📍 outside Europe

10 photos from iNaturalist (Creative Commons) · credits & licences

1. © Benjamin Genter · CC BY-NC 4.0
2. © Robert Simons · CC BY-NC 4.0
3. © bobbyfingers · CC BY-NC 4.0
4. © Wayne Fidler · CC BY-NC 4.0
5. © J.D. Willson · CC BY-NC 4.0
6. York River State Park, Williamsburg, VA, US:© Logan Rakes · CC BY-NC 4.0
7. North Carolina, US:© Roger Shaw · CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
8. Florida, US:© bobbyfingers · CC BY-NC 4.0
9. Florida, US:© Robert Simons · CC BY-NC 4.0
10. North Carolina, US:© Shreybae · CC BY-NC 4.0

what is it?

Lampropeltis getula , commonly known as the eastern kingsnake , common kingsnake , or chain kingsnake (more), is a harmless colubrid species endemic to the United States and Mexico. It has long been a favorite among collectors. Eight subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

base stats

NL sightings 0iNaturalist, research grade
worldwide 5,060iNaturalist observations
threat LCleast concern

Bars compare against all animals on log scales: up to 300,000 Dutch and 600,000 worldwide sightings (the most-seen species), 150 t (blue whale), 30 m and 400 years (Greenland shark).

fun facts

No confirmed wild sightings in the Netherlands on iNaturalist: you'd have to travel for this one.
5,060 observations worldwide on iNaturalist.
Scientifically named in 1766 (260 years ago).