Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research - Conservation - Preservation - Education - Public Information - Research - Field Studies - Captive Propagation - Advancing knowledge and understanding of the herpetofauna of the American Southwest


GRAY-BANDED KINGSNAKE
Lampropeltis alterna

Gray-banded Kingsnake - Lampropeltis alterna Lampropeltis alterna from Crockett Co.,Tx. Photo by Michael Price

Gray-banded Kingsnake - Lampropeltis alterna  Lampropeltis alterna  from Hwy. 674  in Kinney County, Texas
                                                                                     Photo by Richard McNabb

Gray-banded Kingsnake - Lampropeltis alterna
Lampropeltis alterna  from Hwy. 277 in  Val Verde County,  Tx.
                                                                                           Photo by Rob Klockman


Distribution:  In our region, this species occurs only in the Trans-Pecos Region of Texas and from Eddy County and possibly Otero County in New Mexico. There have been fewer than a half dozen verified specimens from New Mexico.

Legal Status:  The state of New Mexico lists Lampropeltis alterna as an Endangered Species. In Texas, the species is no longer protected.



Gray-banded Kingsnake - Lampropeltis alterna
Lampropeltis alterna  from Juno Road in  Val Verde County, Tx.
                                                                    Photo by Jason Penney 		Gray-banded Kingsnake - Lampropeltis alterna
Lampropeltis alterna  from East of  Sanderson  in Terrell Co., Tx.
                                                                                           Photo by Rob Klockman




| Home | The American Southwest Defined | Snakes of the American Southwest | Lizards of the American Southwest |
| Turtles of the American Southwest | Crocodilians of the American Southwest | Amphibians of the American Southwest |
| SWCHR Discussion Forums | Subscribe to and Support SWCHR | Photo of the Month Awards |
| Awards for Photographic Excellence | Herpetological Papers & Articles | Protected Species | Herpetological Dictionary |
| Southwestern U.S. Regional Weather | Herpetological Bookstore | Rare, Out-of-Print & Used Books |
| SWCHR News & Announcements | A Call & Papers and Photos | Credits & Acknowledgements |
| Gerald Keown - A Brief Biography | Herpetological Links | Webmasters - Link to SWCHR | Contact Us |


Advancing knowledge and understanding of the herpetofauna of the American Southwest

© 2007-2008 Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research

Powered by lepidus.net
All photographic images and articles used on this site are used with permission of the respective photographer or author and are protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited without written consent of the individual photographer or author.