Mountain King

More rare than a sighting of a California Kingsnake is one of a California Mountain Kingsnake. I was lucky enough to spot this fellow in Shasta County near a clean water source. I really wanted clear footage of him so I stuck with photos only. It's the only one I've ever seen and it sure makes your rear end pucker at first sight. I tried recanting the old poem in my head and decided that I don't care if he is deadly or not, I don't need to touch him!

All you Coral Snakes out there have nothing to fear from me either!