Description:
Scientific name: Lampropeltis triangulum abnorma
Life span: 2-4 years
The Guatemalan milk snake, or c, is a species of milk snake. A subspecies of the common milk snake is the Guatemalan milk snake. They can be found in a variety of hues, including brown, black, and red, and their patterns can differ greatly. These milk snakes tend to stay small, reaching lengths of up to 4 feet.
Native Region/Habitat
It is one of the larger milk snakes and is native to Central America.
Behavior:
Many snake keepers prefer these many milk snake varieties since they are often calm.
Care As a pet/In captivity:
- Young milk snakes don’t require a lot of space. A 5-gallon container is suitable. Plastic shoe boxes with vents work wonderfully. The enclosure should develop along with the milk snakes. Adults will require a 20–30 gallon tank, with an additional 15 gallons for each milk snake.
- The ideal temperature for a basking place for milk snakes should be between 80 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Room temperature is the cooler end. Heat lamps are more appropriate than under tank heaters (UTH) since UTHs might cause self-burning if they delve too far. They conceal themselves well and won’t benefit from a UV light, therefore one is not required.
- Misting milk snake tanks is not advised. A water dish is necessary and should be large enough for the snake to enter and exit comfortably. The water should be changed at least once each week.
- The best food to give a milk snake in captivity is frozen/thawed mice. Skip the live mice and wild food. Live mice can harm your snake, and they both contain extra parasites.
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