Species information
Red Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum syspila
Common name
Red Milk Snake
Scientific name
Lampropeltis triangulum syspila
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
The red milk snake is a relatively small milk has a white/cream/beige background on which sit red saddles, these saddles are bordered in black.
Locality
Kentucky, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Minnesota
Adult size
2-3ft
Approx lifespan
15 or more years
REcomended vivarium size
24x12x12in.
Basic set up type
Forest, make sure hides are provided in both the warm and the cool end. Cork bark can be used to great low climbs.
Diet
A diet consisting of small rodents is best for the Red Milk Snake
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