Hard to give a definitive answer without a more detailed description. Some of the common 'black & white' coloured species are... King snakes, Garter snakes, Mangrove snakes and even sea snakes.
There are a lot of snakes that are brown with yellow stripes. A garter snake can be brown with yellow stripes, as well as some king snakes, and worm snakes.
The eastern ribbon snake typically has three long yellow stripes running along its body, with a black or dark brown background color. Sometimes, these stripes may be a brighter yellow or orange color.
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Can be either a coral snake or king snake. They look very similar, but the coral snake is one of the moat deadly poisonous snakes around. Best to leave it be.
Sea Kraits are white with black stripes. Or black with white stripes if you like to look at it that way.They're a sea snake, highly venomous, but only aggressive when provoked repeatedly.King snakes are also black and white, striped. They are non-venomous, land based and eat other snakes.Hope this helped!
If the stripes are light in color, maybe even off white it could be a CA king snake.
The red and yellow stripes are touching. If it is a scarlet king snake red stripes and black stripes will touch. Your welcome.
Garder-snake; multi color green, yellow and black stripes length of body.
A Coral snake. It has bands of red, yellow and black around its body.
A black snake with yellow markings typically has a dark black body with distinct yellow patterns or stripes. These markings can vary in shape and size, but they are usually vibrant and easily noticeable against the snake's dark coloration.
There are a lot of snakes that are brown with yellow stripes. A garter snake can be brown with yellow stripes, as well as some king snakes, and worm snakes.
The eastern ribbon snake typically has three long yellow stripes running along its body, with a black or dark brown background color. Sometimes, these stripes may be a brighter yellow or orange color.
Its a garter snake wich is harmless they have those colors because theyve been in the shade for a long time.
A black caterpillar with yellow stripes typically has a dark body with bright yellow stripes running along its length.
The distinguishing feature of a black beetle with yellow stripes on its back is the vibrant yellow stripes that contrast against its black body.
you said your answer in the question. I suspect it's because you know what it really is but are just making sure. It is a King snake.
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