Buyer question
How long does an Eastern milk snake live?
Our Animal Library gives the Eastern milk snake a lifespan of 15–20 years.
Source: the Eastern milk snake page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Eastern milk snake in the Animal Library
The detail
The eastern milk snake is the milk snake of the northeastern US and southeastern Canada, with reddish-brown blotches on a gray or tan ground rather than bright bands. It is a hardy, modest-sized snake for keepers who like native species.
- Origin
- Northeastern US, southeastern Canada
- Best fit
- Native species keepers
What to weigh
Its muted colors are less showy than tropical milk snakes. Some states regulate keeping or selling native snakes, so check local rules and buy captive-bred.