King snakes are large chocolate brown snakes with a variable back and intricate belly patterns. Their scales range from cross bands, stripes, blotches or speckles on the back. They have smooth scales which are divided into 19-25 rows and have a single anal plate. They start their breeding process from March to June. They eggs are yellowish coloured, which are laid from mid-May to August. King snakes are found in a large variety of regions such as hillsides, deserts, river swamps, prairies etc and their range extends from New Jersey, California, Florida, Mexico etc. King snakes are proactive during the day; especially in the morning or near dusk, but it turns nocturnal during warm summer months. Their staple diet consists of rodents, but it also preys on snakes, which includes rattlesnakes. King snakes are usually docile and gentle and can live up to 24 years.