Nelson's milk snake

Milk Snake · 0 live listings

Nelson's milk snake is a western Mexican milk snake with bold red, black and white bands. It is a medium-sized, hardy milk snake that feeds well and, like most milk snakes, settles into regular handling with time.

At a glance

Origin

Western Mexico

Adult size

3–4 ft

Lifespan

15–20 years

Housing

4×2×2 ft, locked lid

Diet

Frozen-thawed mice

Best fit

First snake

Species

Milk Snake

The tradeoffs, honestly

Hatchlings are quick and can musk or nip before they settle. It eats other snakes and must be housed alone.

Common questions

Are there Nelson's morphs?

Albino and other color forms are kept. Recessive het claims need a record of the pairing and parent photos behind them.

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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