The prairie kingsnake is one of the most common snakes in the midwest and southeastern United States. Known scientifically as Lampropeltis calligaster, these snakes are often mistaken for ratsnakes, and even rattlesnakes. Prairie kingsnakes are members of the Colubrid family of snakes, which includes thousands of distinct species. When it comes to prairie kingsnakes, there … Continue reading Discover the Largest Prairie Kingsnake Ever Recorded