Mole Kingsnake

Common Name:	Mole Kingsnake
Scientific Name:	Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata
Etymology:
Genus:	*Lampropeltis* is derived from the Greek words lampros which means "radiant" and pelta meaning "small shields".
Species:	*calligaster* is derived from the Greek words *kallimos* which means "beautiful" and *gaster* meaning "stomach".
Subspecies:	*rhombomaculata* is derived from the Latin words rhombus which refers to the shape of the rhomboid-shaped dorsal blotches and macla which means "spots".
Vernacular Names:	Blotched kingsnake, brown snake, ground snake, house snake, king snake, mole catcher.
Average Length:	30 - 40 in. (76 - 102 cm)
Virginia Record Length:	40.6 in. (118.8 cm)
Record length:	47 in. (119.4 cm)

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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