Mexican milk snake

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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.

At a glance

Origin

Northeastern Mexico, South Texas

Adult size

2–3 ft

Lifespan

15–20 years

Housing

3×1.5 ft, locked lid

Diet

Frozen-thawed pinkies to mice

Best fit

First snake, small spaces

Species

Milk Snake

The tradeoffs, honestly

Small hatchlings can be fussy about their first meals and are quick to escape. It must be housed alone.

Common questions

How big an enclosure does it need?

An adult does well in about a 3×1.5 ft enclosure with a locked lid, hides on both ends and a warm side.

Can it live with another snake?

No. Milk snakes eat other snakes, so house and feed each one alone.

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.

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Health tests to ask for

Fecal exam clearCryptosporidium PCR negativeExotics vet exam on fileGenetics report for het claimsHatch or birth record on filePhoto ID on file

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