[1] This species occupies rocky areas and places lush with vegetation in various regions of the Sonoran Desert, Northwestern Sinaloa, Mexico, and small parts of Arizona.

In the wild, most kingsnakes are moderately sized, reaching an average length of 90-120 Centimeters (3–4.5 feet), and tend to be plump and stocky in girth.

Juveniles sometimes carry small spots of white or yellow, particularly under their chin; however, those markings commonly either fade or disappear entirely as they mature.

This species occupies rocky areas and places lush with vegetation in various regions of the Sonora Desert, Northwestern Sinaloa, Mexico, and small parts of Arizona.

This species is active during the day and at night, though they tend to hunt during the daytime, as they rely on their (albeit limited) vision for predation.