2007-06-19 12:43:27 · 7 answers · asked by richard a 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
king snakes are not venomous. They are constrictors and kill their prey that way.
2007-06-19 12:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean the kind that looks very similar to a coral snake? There is a kingsnake that has the same colors as the coral snake, but the colors are situated differently. A rule of thumb is: red on black, venom lack; red on yellow kills a fellow.
2007-06-20 04:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The California Kingsnake, Lampropeltis getulus californiae, is a rather common kingsnake. As with other kingsnakes, it is not venomous, although it quite typically attempts to bite when picked up and handled. It's bite is more startling than painful. It is a constrictor, and it's prey includes small mammals, amphibians, and other small reptiles. Although it can climb, it is usually found on the ground.
2007-06-19 21:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No they are not venomous, But you need to be sure of your Identification. Sometimes you need a colored book on snakes to be sure that it is a king snake. King snakes come in many different colors, some are very beautiful. Just be absolutely certain you are making a positive ID before picking it up.
Even though they are not venomous, they can still give you a very serious bite, that if you don't clean it and put disinfectant on it you could get a nasty infection.
Be careful and have fun.
2007-06-19 19:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by George T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not venomous. They do eat rattlesnakes if they aren't too big and are immune the their venom.
2007-06-19 23:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by bravozulu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so.
2007-06-19 19:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-06-23 14:26:38 · answer #7 · answered by lilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋