Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLampropeltis (Kingsnakes and Milk Snakes)
- SpeciesLampropeltis pyromelana (Arizona Mountain Kingsnake)
About the Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana, the Sonoran mountain kingsnake or Arizona mountain kingsnake, is a species of snake native to the southwestern United States. It can grow up to 36 inches (910 mm) in length. Within Arizona, L. pyromelana has a discontinuous range extending from the extreme northwestern corner of the state, across the central mountain ranges and the Mogollon Rim, into the "sky island" mountain ranges of the southeast. They can be found at elevations ranging from 3,000–9,000 feet (910–2,740 m) in a variety of habitats from chaparral to conifer forests, often near streams or springs and associated with juniper woodland.
Lampropeltis pyromelana feeds on lizards, rodents and nestling birds. It tends to spend the daytime among rocks, logs, or dense clumps of vegetation. Media related to Lampropeltis pyromelana at Wikimedia Commons Reptile database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Arizona Mountain Kingsnake in Zion National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zion National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Arizona Mountain Kingsnake in Zion National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Arizona Mountain Kingsnake sighting in Zion National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Arizona Mountain Kingsnake in Zion National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Arizona Mountain Kingsnake in Zion National Park in our monthly data.