General Information

Scientific Name:
Lampropeltis alterna

Description:
Non-venomous and calm snake
Colourful; alternating colour bands with grey band in between
Nocturnal animal

Size:
Hatchling: 7 - 12 in.
Adult: 28 - 36 in.(normal)57.75 in.(record - Edwards County, Tx.)

Scalation:
Dorsal: 25 rows near midbody
Ventral: 210 - 232
Sub caudal: 56-62
Infra labial:10
Supra labial: 6 - 8
Anal Plate: Single