Coast Mountain Kingsnake
探検爬虫類
Coast Mountain Kingsnake
lampropeltis multifasciata
The Coast Mountain Kingsnake is a stunningly vibrant reptile native to the montane and coastal regions of the western United States. Renowned for its brilliant tricolor pattern of red, black, and white bands, this secretive snake is a true crown jewel of western herpetofauna. It is highly valued by nature enthusiasts for its striking appearance and elusive nature. Though completely harmless to humans, its mimicry of venomous species provides a fascinating lesson in evolutionary defense. It spends much of its life hidden away, making any sighting a memorable event.
生息地: Found in damp, rocky canyons and coniferous or mixed-oak forests of coastal and mountain regions, often near streams or under rotting logs.
外見
This slender snake typically measures between 50 to 100 centimeters in length and is instantly recognizable by its bold, repeating pattern of red, black, and white or cream-colored rings. The red bands are bordered on both sides by black, which separates them from the white bands. It has smooth, glossy scales that give it a polished appearance, a small head that is barely wider than its neck, and dark, round eyes.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Reptilia目Squamata科Colubridae属Lampropeltis
カテゴリ
爬虫類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Their mimicry of coral snakes is considered a 'ghost mimicry' in northern regions, as actual coral snakes do not overlap in their range.
They are highly fossorial, spending up to ninety-five percent of their lives hidden beneath the leaf litter, soil, or rocks.
When threatened, they may vibrate their tails against dry leaves to produce a buzzing sound that mimics a rattlesnake.
特殊能力
能力
Batesian Mimicry
Displays bright warning coloration mimicking venomous coral snakes to discourage potential predators, despite being completely harmless.
能力
Venom Resistance
Possesses a natural immunity to the venom of local pit vipers, allowing it to safely hunt and consume rattlesnakes.
能力
Powerful Constriction
Utilizes tight body coils to exert high pressure on prey, quickly cutting off circulatory flow before ingestion.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 50-100 cm
- 体重
- 0.1-0.4 kg
- 寿命
- 10-20 年
- Top Speed
- 5 km/h
- 一度の産卵数
- 3-9
- 抱卵期間
- 50-65 日
食性と食事
A specialized carnivore that feeds on lizards, small mammals, and other snakes, utilizing constriction to subdue its prey.
年齢による違い: Juveniles consume mostly small lizards and salamanders, while adults take larger prey like rodents and other snakes.
主な食物
- Western Fence Lizard
- Deer Mouse
- Western Rattlesnake
- Ensatina Salamander
採餌方法
- Constriction
生態系とのつながり
hunts
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Preyed upon by the kingsnake, which is immune to its potent hemotoxic venom.
hunts
Western Fence Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
A common reptilian prey species for both juvenile and adult kingsnakes.
eaten by
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
A formidable aerial predator that hunts kingsnakes in open clearings.
特徴
このオブジェクトにはまだ特徴バッジが割り当てられていません。
別名
California Mountain KingsnakeLampropeltis zonata
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeを見分けるには？
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeの長さは何ですか？
50-100 cm
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeの体重は何ですか？
0.1-0.4 kg
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeの寿命は何ですか？
10-20 年
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeのtop Speedは何ですか？
5 km/h
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeは何を食べますか？
A specialized carnivore that feeds on lizards, small mammals, and other snakes, utilizing constriction to subdue its prey.
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in damp, rocky canyons and coniferous or mixed-oak forests of coastal and mountain regions, often near streams or under rotting logs.
Coast Mountain Kingsnakeはどのように狩りをしますか？
Constriction
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