Description:
Scientific name: Lampropeltis triangulum sinaloae
Life span: 15-20 years or more
It is one of the milk snakes that are most frequently raised in captivity The main hue of the Sinaloan milk snake is blood red, with prominent black rings or bands that are divided into smaller cream-colored, whitish, or (rarely) mild cream-yellow bands. Around the ventral’s edge, the red rings are surrounded by black pigment, leaving the center of the triad a creamy white color (on the ventral side). The Sinaloan milk snake can be distinguished from other subspecies by its extremely broad red bands, which are noticeably more noticeable than in most other subspecies (far wider than the black bands). Just behind the eyes, a cream-colored band extends from the top of the head, which is black. Its belly is a creamy white color.
Native Region/Habitat
The Sinaloan milk snake can be found in Mexico’s southwest Sonora, Sinaloa, and southwest Chihuahua states, which are dry, arid, and rocky semi-desert environments. They are frequently observed napping throughout the daytime under loose rocks, in rock crevices, or close to cactus plants. They can also be found in barns and beneath piles of wood in locations that are close to metropolitan areas.
Behavior:
It is generally calm and doesn’t bite much, but when startled, it will release a pungent odor. Milk Snakes feed at night and during the day. To help distinguish between the harmless Sinaloan Milk Snake and the poisonous Coral Snake, a number of folk rhymes have been developed.
Care As a pet/In captivity:
All Lampropeltis species must be maintained separately because of the possibility of a larger snake swallowing a smaller one. Sinaloan milk snakes are sedentary, and even a large adult can be kept in a 20-gallon terrarium or plastic container with a substrate of torn aspen or other bedding that helps maintain a reasonable humidity. Give out a sizable basin of water, and change it frequently. The ideal temperature range for specimens is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit; they don’t require a reduction in temperature at night. One area of the terrarium should have an under tank heating pad that is set to maintain a temperature of 90 degrees. Numerous instances will learn to bask under a weak basking lamp, even though they don’t really need it. The majority of specimens are manageable, but some can be nervous and aggressive, so use caution. Even young Sinaloan milk snakes may be fed easily; a few days after hatching, they start eating small mice. Even little rats and adult mice are prey for large adults. Once or twice a week, feed
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