Some people may have screamed or ran away from the California kingsnake, but Silva had a different idea. Silva was working near Liberty Canyon in December when he saw the snake, conservation ...

California kingsnakes can be either brown and red, or black and white. There are many different color morphs of the California kingsnake, both in the wild as well as from selective breeding.

Some of them, such as the California Kingsnake, are also striped in a less vibrant, earth-toned pattern. King Cobras, however, are usually olive, brown, or gray with pale yellow or white crossbands.

But the majority seemed less scared after seeing a corn snake, a California king snake and two other species of snakes up close, better understanding that most wild creatures have no interest in ...