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Definition of california king snake
california king snake
Plural:California king snakes
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North American A medium-sized, non-venomous colubrid snake native to the western United States and northern Mexico, distinguished by its banded or striped patterns and known for a diet that includes consuming other snakes.
Example
"While hiking through the Mojave Desert, the students observed a California king snake sunning itself on a flat rock."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of California king snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/california-king-snake