Meet the king snake that hunts and eats venomous snakes

The kingsnake is one of the most fascinating reptiles in North America. It is non-venomous, but that does not make it harmless to other snakes, in fact, kingsnakes are famous for hunting, killing and eating venomous snakes such as rattlesnakes, cottonmouths and copperheads.That unusual talent has helped the kingsnake earn its regal name.Many snakes survive by avoiding danger, but kingsnakes are renowned as fearless predators that can tackle some of the most dangerous reptiles in the wild.Why kingsnakes are so special Kingsnakes belong to the Lampropeltis genus and are easily recognized in many places because of their slender bodies and vivid patterns. Different species and subspecies can look pretty different from each other . But what they all have in common is that they are constrictors . Meaning they kill their prey by wrapping around it tightly until it suffocates.They eat more than snakes.