Desert kingsnakes are pretty common in Eddy county.  I've found them close to and in Artesia city limits.  A neighbor called and had one in her garage on the next street from mine.  They are found throughout the county except for the mountains.  Most adults are 30"-36", but I found one that was over 40" and had a completely unmarked head (sockhead).  They have a varied diet consisting of rodents, lizards, frogs, eggs, snakes (even venomous ones), and pretty much anything they can fit in their mouth.  I have only had one bite me upon capture, the rest have been docile as if they were in captivity already.  I also found one that had no yellow, but only white speckling and pattern.


                       

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