Common Name:

 Scarlet Kingsnake
Scientific Name:
Lampropeltis triangulum ellipsoids
Etymology:
Genus:
Lampropeltis is derived from the Greek words lampros which means "radiant" and pelta meaning "small shields".
 Species:
triangulum  is derived from the Latin word triangulus which means "having three angles".
 Subspecies:
ellipsoids
Vernacular Names:
Average Length:
14 - 20 in. (36 - 51 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
27 in. (68.6 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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