Common Name
speckled kingsnake

Iowa Range
southern Iowa

Habitat
variety of habitats, including river swamps, upland wooded areas, stream valleys, and open plains and prairies

Description
The speckled kingsnake has a dorsal color pattern of white or yellowish spots scattered on a dark ground color of black or dark brown. The light spots often form thin rows across the back. Scales are smooth and the anal plate is singular.