Milk snake
A species of Kingsnakes, Also known as Eastern milk snake Scientific name : Lampropeltis triangulum Genus : Kingsnakes
Milk snake, A species of Kingsnakes
Also known as:
Eastern milk snake
Scientific name: Lampropeltis triangulum
Genus: Kingsnakes
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Description
Lampropeltis triangulum, commonly known as a milk snake or milksnake, is a species of king snake. There are 24 subspecies of milk snakes. Lampropeltis elapsoides, the scarlet kingsnake, was formerly classified as the subspecies L. t. elapsoides, but is now recognized as a distinct species. The subspecies have strikingly different appearances, and many of them have their own common names. Some authorities suggest that this species may be split into several
General Info
Lifespan
15-22 years
Diet
Milk snake primarily consumes small to medium-sized rodents. They are nocturnal feeders, using keen senses to track and consume preys ranging from mice, rats to juvenile squirrels. This species occasionally feeds on other snakes or bird eggs.
Appearance
Milk snake sports a tubular body, typically reaching a length of 70-132 cm. Its smooth, shiny skin comprises overlapping and resilient scales. The coloration varies, often featuring a background of browns or grays with stripes or blotches of red, yellow, and black. This zesty color mix provides an aesthetically dynamic camouflage for hunting and protection. No significant differences among age or gender exist, ensuring uniformity across this species.
Behavior
Milk snake is a nocturnal, solitarily species. It applies constriction to subdue prey and subsequently consume them whole. It showcases fecal marking as territorial displays. During winter, milk snake hibernates in communal locations, exhibiting rare social behavior for thermoregulation. It also shows signs of mimicry, replicating the coloring and patterning of venomous snakes for protection.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Kingsnakes Species
Milk snake 
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