What Types of Milk Snakes Make Good Pets? | 台北市立動物園資訊網

Milk snakes are a popular pet choice, especially for reptile novices. These snakes are nonvenomous, do not grow too large, and often tolerate handling well. There are some 24 different types of milk snake, though. Each of these subspecies has unique qualities.

The most common milk snakes taken as pets are the Sinaloan, Black, Eastern, Honduran, Pale, Red, Pueblan or Nelson’s subspecies. These snakes are all keen feeders, accept handling relatively well and are wholly docile. However, they are nervous snakes and can musk.

If you are new to snake husbandry, a milk snake can be a great introduction. Like all snakes though, milk snakes require special care[1]. Ensure you can commit the time and attention required to their needs.

Wild milk snakes (Lampropeltis triangulum) are found throughout the United States. They are also frequently bred in cap...