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Definition of yellow-bellied kingsnake
yellow-bellied kingsnake
Plural:yellow-bellied kingsnakes
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North American A nonvenomous constrictor snake (Lampropeltis calligaster flavigaster) native to the southeastern and central United States, typically characterized by an olive, tan, or brown dorsal coloration with faint blotches and a distinctive pale, yellowish belly.
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"While surveying the coastal plain ecosystem in Texas, the herpetologist documented a large yellow-bellied kingsnake crossing a dirt road at dusk."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow-bellied kingsnake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow--bellied-kingsnake