HABITAT AND ECOLOGY It is found in thorn forest and pine-oak forest. It can be found in areas of forest fragmented with farmland. It is an oviparous species.
It is not known from any protected areas. Taxonomic as well as natural history studies for this species are needed.
CLASS : Reptilia
ORDER : Squamata
FAMILY : Colubridae
GENUS : Lampropeltis
SPECIES : Ruthvens Kingsnake (Lampropeltis ruthveni)
Conservation status : Near Threatened
Update : 06 April 2017