2021 Rogue River Wild & Senic River w/Zephyr Adventures
May 19 - 22, 2021 - Zephyr Adventures hiking and rafting down the Rogue River in southwestern Oregon.
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The Common Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula)
The Common Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) is found in oak savannas, mixed pine-oak woodlands and brushy areas in the Umpqua and Rogue River valleys. This snake attains a length of almost four feet and has a pattern of brown to black and cream to white circular bands. The Common Kingsnake feeds on a variety of live prey, but is partial to other reptiles, particularly lizards. These snakes are known to eat rattlesnakes and are immune to the venom. The species can be quite excitable when initially disturbed and may vibrate its tail, hiss or strike.
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