Black milk snake is a subspecies of milk snake found in Costa Rica and Panama. The snake is nonvenomous and happens to be the largest known milk snake. The subspecies is known to be very hardy in captivity and can make excellent pets.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Squamata |
| Suborder |
Serpentes |
| Family |
Colubridae |
| Subfamily |
Colubrinae |
| Genus |
Lampropeltis |
| Species |
Lampropeltis triangulum |
| Scientific Name |
Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae |
| Length |
48–84 in |
| Color |
Hatchlings are red, black, white or yellow while adults are black |
| Distribution |
Mountains of Costa Rica and Panama |
| Habitat |
Wet, high mountain cloud forests at elevations between 4300 to 7400 ft |
| Diet |
Mice, reptiles, reptile eggs, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, and bird eggs |
| Hibernation Fact |
Undergoes hibernation |
| Predators |
Raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes |
| Venom Fact |
Nonvenomous |
| Breeding Season |
Spring, early summer |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Around 10 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
28 to 39 days |
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Baby Black Milk Snake
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Black Milk Snake
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Lampropeltis Triangulum Gaigeae
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Large Black Milk Snake
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Black Milk Snake Care
