| | Lampropeltis zonata, Mountain Kingsnake (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29) |
 | | Distinguishing characters: A colorful species with fl, white and red crossbands encircling body and tail; smooth, glistening scales; snout and eyes generally fl; southern populations often with red spotting on top of head; usually 37 or fewer sets of bands (triads), and most red bands connect across the dorsum. |
 | | Similar species: Lampropeltis getula: Has light color on snout and no red markings. |
 | | Rhinocheilus lecontei: Has body bands that do not encircle body, but form saddles; pointed snout, with countersunk lower jaw; undivided subcaudal scales on anterior portion of tail. |
| www.werc.usgs.gov /fieldguide/lazo.htm (146 words) |