Eastern milk snake
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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.
At a glance
The tradeoffs, honestly
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.
Common questions
Is it legal where I live?
Rules on native snakes vary by state and province. Check with your state wildlife agency, and buy captive-bred with a hatch record.
How does it differ from tropical milk snakes?
It is smaller, blotched rather than banded, and comes from a colder climate, so it tolerates cooler rooms. Care is otherwise much the same.
What health records should I ask for?
Ask for a clear fecal and a negative crypto PCR, and a feeding log showing several meals on frozen-thawed pinkies or mice. A hatch record with the parents and clutch date confirms captive breeding.
Ask the seller for these. Documents on Everybarn are on file for your own checks; we don't check them with the issuer.
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