Lampropeltis getulus

Definitions of Lampropeltis getulus
  1. noun
    widespread in United States except northern regions; black or brown with yellow bands
    synonyms: common kingsnake
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    type of:
    king snake, kingsnake
    any of numerous nonvenomous North American constrictors; feed on other snakes and small mammals
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