Lampropeltis getula nigrita, commonly known as the Mexican Black Kingsnake, is a strikingly glossy, jet-black snake. It thrives in arid and semi-arid habitats of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Known for its immunity to venom, it preys on other snakes, including rattlesnakes. This non-venomous species plays a crucial role in controlling rodent and snake populations.

Lampropeltis getula nigrita, commonly known as the Mexican black kingsnake, is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Its range includes states such as Arizona and New Mexico in the U.S., and it extends into the Mexican states of Sonora and Sinaloa.

The Mexican black kingsnake inhabits arid and semi-arid environments, including deserts, scrublands, and rocky or sandy areas. It is often found in areas with sparse vegetation, such as cacti and desert shrubs, but it can also be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

This species is a terrestrial snake that primarily preys on other reptiles, small mammals, and birds. Its role as a predator helps to control populations of its prey species. The Mexican black kingsnake is known for its ability to consume other snakes, including those that are venomous, due to its immunity to certain snake venoms.