The eastern kingsnake is less common than the black racer and rat snake but is widespread across much of the eastern US.

Additionally, California kingsnakes are often kept as pets because of their famed mild nature. Appearance: Vast variety of ...

One such study done in 2009 suggested that some subspecies of the common kingsnake, Lampropeltis getula, are separate species; among them were black kingsnakes, eastern kingsnakes, speckled ...