Milksnake - eastern

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Alternative Name

Eastern Milk Snake Scientific Name: Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum

Basic Info

The Eastern Milksnake reaches a size of two to three feet at maturity. Their bodies are a light gray to yellow color with a light y or v shaped patch on their neck. Eastern Milksnakes also have red to brown colored blotches along their back.

Health

The Eastern Milksnake is not difficult to care for in captivity and is a relatively hardy snake. Their care is not significantly different than that of other colubrids. A 20-gallon aquarium should provide sufficient space. They should be given plenty of substrate to burrow into when desire, and they should also be given things to climb on such as branches. They should have a shallow dish of water, and it should be cleaned daily. The dish should be large enough to allow soaking.

Habitat

N/A

Behavior

The Eastern Milksnake is a popular snake among fanciers and is common in its natural environment. Their beautiful appearance and non-venomous nature make them a popular pet. The Eastern Milksnake is mostly a nocturnal animal. They have good temperaments, and adapt well to captivity. When the Eastern Milksnake feels threatened, it can rattle its tail against the ground, which sounds like a rattlesnake. While this can be effective at scaring away predators, it can get them killed by humans, who mistake them as a rattlesnake.

Origin

North America

History

Eastern North America

Common Foods

They are valued as wild animals on the farm and in urban areas as they eat mice and other rodents.