Species information
Honduran Milk Snake
Honduran Milk Snake
Common name
Honduran Milk Snake
Scientific name
Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis
Family
Colubridae
Appearance
Honduran milk snakes are a relatively large species which come in two forms, bicoloured and tricoloured. The bicoloured usually displays a red background with black or dark brown stripes. The tricoloured is striped with red, black and white/yellow.
Locality
Honduras, Nicaragua
Adult size
Upto 4 ft.
Approx lifespan
15 or more years.
REcomended vivarium size
24x18x15.
Basic set up type
Forest. Use cok bark to provide hides and low climbs.
Diet
A diet consisting of rodents is best for the Honduran Milk Snake
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