Buyer question
How long does an Andean milk snake live?
Our Animal Library gives the Andean milk snake a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Andean milk snake page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Andean milk snake in the Animal Library
The detail
The Andean milk snake is one of the largest milk snakes, a highland form from the Andes of Colombia with a heavy build and red, black and pale bands. It comes from cooler mountain country, so it needs cooler temperatures than lowland milk snakes.
- Origin
- Andes of Colombia
- Best fit
- Experienced colubrid keepers
What to weigh
It overheats more easily than lowland milk snakes, so a hot room is a real risk. It is also big and strong and must live alone.