 The underside is white with dark brown blotches.It bears a more-than-superficial resemblance to other kingsnakes, especially the mole kingsnake ("Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata"), but can be distinguished by its smaller size and much more slender build.Also, "Lampropeltis extenuatum" has 6 upper labials, whereas kingsnakes (genus "Lampropeltis") have 7 upper labials.