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Pueblan Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli)
Cempbell's Milk Snake Photograph by deror avi. Some rights reserved. (view image details)
PUEBLAN MILK SNAKE FACTS
DescriptionThe Pueblan Milk Snake is a three color banded snake. The band pattern is red-black-white-black. The bands are fairly broad, although the black bands are narrower than the red and white bands. There are a number of color variations where the white may be replaced with apricot or tangerine, and the red may be replaced with orange. The head is black and usually has a light U-shape on the frontal scale The first white band starts on the back of the head. The bands extend partly onto the underside. Other Names Campbell's Milk Snake Size length 70cm to 90cm Environment arid and semi-desert regions Food eats rodents, birds, lizards, frogs, and other snakes, including venomous snakes. Breeding Females usually lay between 6 and 8 eggs (range 2 to 15). The eggs hatch after 55-60 days. Range found in southern Puebla, eastern Morelos and northern Oaxaca, Mexico. Notes The Pueblan Milk Snake is non-venomous. It is one of the most common Milk Snakes bred in captivity, and it is now available in several color variations. It is a fairly docile snake and rarely bites. When handled it may excrete a foul smelling musk. Pueblan Milk Snakes adapt well in captivity. Care needs to be taken to ensure that enclosures are escape proof, as they can get out through very small holes. Classification
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