DeMay, J. S. 1942 Lampropeltis multicincta Coral King Snake May 24. Trail above falls of E Fork of Shes Creek, 5500 ft., near Cedar Grove, S Fork Kings R., 4600 ft., Fresno Co., Calif. 36. Coral King Snake seen about 3 ft. below trail, about one ft. from fallen log, among low, sparse growth of "mt. misery". The snake's head was buried in the loose sand and gravel, and it appeared to be dead. When picked up, however, it bit the observer on the forefinger two or three times, and wrapped the rest of its body around her arm. It was noticed that the snake pressed its anal opening against the arm, leaving small smudges of sand. In the bag, the snake became quite active, trying to get out. The slope here is about 45°, facing north. The sun penetrates feebly through the pines and cedars to the S.W. 4:45 P.M.