Where do California King Snakes Live? The California King Snake can be found throughout California, and into parts of Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Mexico, and Baja California. Habitats vary, and can include forests, woodlands, chaparrals, grasslands, marshes, farmlands, ranches, deserts, and even suburban areas. What do they look like? The California king snakes are typically banded, with colors ranging from black and white …