What kind of food does the king snake eat?

King snake, also known as cauliflower snake, king snake, snake king, smelly yellow jaws, etc., is a kind of large snake that is very common in temperate zone. It is non-venomous and preys on its own strong body and strong winding force. It gets its name because of the pattern like the word Wang on its head. Let's take a look at what kind of food the king snake eats.

What kind of food does the king snake eat?

The king snake mainly takes rodents, frogs, birds and eggs as its staple food, and even cannibalizes the same kind when there is a shortage of food. it is agile, ferocious and fast, and can climb rocks and trees.

Distribution of Origin of King Snake

The king snake lives mostly in plains, hills and mountainous areas, and its vertical distribution ranges from 300 to 2300 meters. In China, it is mainly distributed in Henan, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Hubei, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong and Guangxi, while abroad is mainly distributed in Vietnam.

The living environment of the king snake

1. Environment: the king snake is the fastest-growing and larger snake among the non-venomous snakes (except pythons). It lives in mountains, plains and hills, and moves along rivers, ponds, reservoirs and other places near the water. it is agile and ferocious, it climbs fast and can climb trees.

2. Toxicity: the king snake is non-poisonous. It is a large snake that is common in temperate zones. It preys on its strong body and strong entanglement.

3. Reproduction: the king snake lays eggs from June to July every year, laying 8-15 eggs each time, and the incubation period is about 40-45 days.