There are many different king snake species, such as the scarlet king snake that inhabits the southeastern U.S., and the California king snake, which lives out west. They lay eggs, which hatch ...

However, they are now considered separate species. The scarlet king snake can be found under logs and bark in the pine forests of the east coast, using its constrictor muscles to catch other ...

Recent scientific studies have reclassified many kingsnake species based on DNA analysis, igniting debates on their taxonomy. Some species face conservation challenges. Kingsnakes are nonpoisonous ...