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Milk Snake

Striking tri-color bands, harmless lookalike of the coral snake.

$120 USD · captive-bred specimen

Origin

North & Central America

Adult Size

3–4 ft

Lifespan

12–20 years

Experience

Beginner

About this animal

Milk Snakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) display bold bands of red, black, and yellow or white — a Batesian mimicry of the venomous coral snake. Completely harmless, they are medium-sized colubrids reaching around 4 feet. Captive-bred specimens are calm and curious, readily accepting frozen-thawed prey.

Beginner level: Ideal for first-time reptile keepers.

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