PRAIRIE KINGSNAKES – Learn how to identify this species. They are known for their ability to eat other snakes, including venomous copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

As fall settles into the foothills, prairie rattlesnakes begin their migration to winter den sites, a ritual that has unfolded in these rugged landscapes for generations. These dens, often tucked into rocky outcrops or abandoned animal burrows, offer the perfect shelter from the freezing temperatures ahead. It’s remarkable to watch these snakes gather, traveling from different areas to find these communal sites. For the next few weeks, they’ll be on the move, instinctively seeking the safety of

Early spring is mating season for prairie kingsnakes. Eggs are laid in June and July, usually under rocks, in mammal burrows, under old logs and stumps, or in plowed fields. 🎥 Darren Thornhill, MDC #prairiekingsnake #snake #wildlife | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Venom extractions from Prairie rattlesnakes ( Crotalus v. viridis) today. | Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Here’s another angle of this prairie rattlesnake (crotalus viridis) I found in Texas. 🐍 | Justin Doll