In the early years, the easiest option would be to modify existing household objects such as plastice trays/boxes or to simply use cardboard boxes that can be handily disposed off if they become soiled. Hence, the size of the hiding place will have to be adjusted continuously to provide sufficient space for a growing snake. The snake should be accommodated comfortably within the space with freedom of movement, however, the space should be small enough to create a feeling of security. A hiding place should not be too large and obviously, not too small. The provision of a hiding place will help the snake feel safe and secure, and is essential in preventing stress. Whatever the size of your snake, a comfortable hiding place is an absolute necessity. They do this to reduce the risk of respiratory infections to which this genus is particularly vulnerable due to its single-lung arrangement. However, do not sacrifice floorspace in the search for height, as Milk snakes require enough room to fully stretch their bodies. A high-sided enclosure combined with a variety of tree branches and other obstacles will keep your snake sufficiently entertained.
Milk snakes love to climb so consideration must be given to the vertical dimension of your habitat. King snakes will take advantage of any weakness in the structure of their habitat, and if there is a weakness you can be sure that your King snake will find it.Īdult Milk snakes require large enclosures, and it is recommended that you provide a volume of atleast 65 gallons. Therefore a high quality enclosure is a necessity. Milk snakes are renowned for their skill in escaping from their enclosures and passing through inconceivably small gaps. King snakes have been known to live upto 25 years of age in captivity. Both snakes have red, black and yellow bands of colour, however, the King snake has its black bands touching the red bands whereas the coral snake has the yellow bands touching the red. There are many morphs all varying in colourations and patterns, however, most follow their most famous attribitute of mimicing the much more dangerous Coral snake. Healthy adult Milk snakes range in size from three to seven feet depending on the individual sub-species. If your new snake appears distressed or overly active, be patient but not ignorant, snakes will be agitated until they settle in to their new environments but if the problem persists it may be necessary to seek veterinary advice. If you are unsure about the health of a snake, you can ask the vendor for a demonstration feeding, usually on pre-killed mice.
#ADULT BLACK MILKSNAKE SKIN#
King snakes can be found throughout the North and South American continents, and inhabit all kinds of environments from deserts to swamps, farmlands to forests and grasslands to the rocky foothills of the Andes Mountains. Both of these snakes belongs to the genus Lampropeltis along with another four species and including 45 sub-species.
Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae is most commonly referred to as the Black Milksnake, a subspecies of Lampropeltis triangulum and a relative to the King Snake.
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