Lampropeltis ruthveni
Lampropeltis ruthveni is a species of kingsnake in the family Colubridae. The species was described by Frank N. Blanchard in 1920 and named after American herpetologist Alexander Grant Ruthven. It is endemic to Mexico.Geographic range
L. ruthveni is found in the Mexican states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Querétaro.Reproduction
L. ruthveni is oviparous.Lampropeltis ruthveni occurs in thorn forest and pine-oak forest. It is a common species but its abundance is decreasing. It is collected for the international pet trade, and also habitat loss is a threat.
