1. Plural of kingsnake; nonvenomous snakes of the genus Lampropeltis, found in the Americas, known for eating other snakes including venomous species.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in plural or as a mass noun when referring to the species collectively.

Examples

• Kingsnakes are popular pets because they are hardy and relatively easy to care for.
• The zoo's collection includes several species of kingsnakes from different regions.
• Kingsnakes are immune to the venom of many venomous snakes and will hunt them.
• Young kingsnakes may eat insects and small lizards before graduating to larger prey.
• Herpetologists study kingsnakes to understand their predatory behavior and resistance to venom.