Description:
Scientific name: Lampropeltis triangulum andesiana
Life span: More than 15 years
These vibrant snakes have red, black, and yellow stripes all over them, and there are frequently black spots on each scale. This is one of the two largest subspecies of milk snakes, reaching lengths of up to 6 feet (1.8 m). These milk snakes are lovely because of their distinctive coloring. The robust milk snake is a fantastic snake for beginners.
Native Region/Habitat
From Canada south to Ecuador, milk snakes can be found across the Americas. The Andes mountains of Colombia and Venezuela are home to the Andean subspecies of milk snake. Up to 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level, Andean milksnakes live in woods and meadows at high elevations.
Behavior:
Andean milk snakes can withstand far lower temperatures than most snakes since they live in mountains. They spend the most of their time in burrows or below logs, which protect them from predators and the elements. In the late afternoon or early evening, milk snakes frequently emerge from their dens to hunt.
Care As a pet/In captivity:
Often, it is bred in captivity. Escape-proof cages should have a hiding spot and water. Because they are cannibalistic, kingsnakes and milk snakes must be housed separately (unless during breeding season). If ventilation holes are made in the sidewalls of inexpensive enclosures like plastic shoe or sweater boxes, they function well. If you want to display the snake, aquariums or homemade cages also work nicely. Any kind of food will be enough for king snakes to eat. They will eat both warm-blooded and cold-blooded species, such as lizards and frogs, as well as warm-blooded prey like rodents and birds (in addition to other snakes). If kept between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit with a five to ten degree dip at night, many species adapt well to life in captivity. The ability to regulate temperature is crucial for digestion and the response to eating.
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