- Earliest observed emergence, March 21st. By late March kingsnakes are usually out in numbers.


- Last observed appearance for year, November 21st.

- Gravid females are often found in late May to early June.

Upland

Lowland

- Maximum length appears to be >5'. We are bringing measuring tubes with us in the field starting this year and we should be able to document this soon. UPDATE! Check the record length found! Click HERE!

- Documented clutch sizes = 7,9,9,9,10,10,10, and 12. We have hatched other clutches over the years that would have fell into line with these numbers but these are the only ones we have recorded.

- Most likely to be seen foraging actively on surface from 0900 - 1300 hours.

- No nocturnal foraging has been documented by me other than in the event of late evening thunder storms that seem to bring everything out.

- Most likely to be found under artificial cover in the late afternoon and evening hours.

- Adult pairs are often found together under tin early in the year.

- Seldom are other species observed at sites that are dominated by Black Kingsnakes.

- Young and adults are rarely seen at the same sites.

- Most frequently found in edge habitat. Often utilizing artificial cover in the form of boards and roofing tin. Often among rodent nest and burrows.

- Found both near available water sources and also in areas well removed from them.