Since we were children we have welcomed the non-poisonous Kingsnakes into our yard. Kingsnakes are constrictors that live in many types of habitat, but seem to prefer ridges and levees that border wet areas.
They will kill and eat poisonous snakes, but their most common prey is mice and rats. This is a very beneficial snake and is a friend of the farmers and gardeners alike. Kingsnakes should be prized and protected from harm because, like other snakes they are an important link in the food chain.