Buyer question
How long does a Mexican milk snake live?
Our Animal Library gives the Mexican milk snake a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Mexican milk snake page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Mexican milk snake in the Animal Library
The detail
The Mexican milk snake is a smaller milk snake from northeastern Mexico and South Texas, with red bands edged in black and pale rings. Its compact size makes it an easy fit for a modest enclosure and a newer keeper.
- Origin
- Northeastern Mexico, South Texas
- Best fit
- First snake, small spaces
What to weigh
Small hatchlings can be fussy about their first meals and are quick to escape. It must be housed alone.