
Scientific Name
- The scientific name of Pueblan Milk Snake is Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli.
Description
- This snake is also known as Campbell’s Milk Snake.
- It is a tri-banded with bright colour in black, red, and yellowish or creamy bands, making it one of the most beautiful animal.
- Suitable begineer snake enthusiasts.
- This is a nocturnal animal.
Distribution
- They live in Central Mexico.
- They are found from Southern Puebla to eastern Morelos, Mexico.
- Northern Oaxaca of Mexico.
Breeding
- Appropriate breeding age at 2.
Nesting
- 3 clutches per season.
- 5 to 15 per clutch.
- Incubation period is about 2 months.
Size
- The snakes can grow up to 3 feet in length.
Life Span
- 15 to 20 years.
Pueblan Milk Snake Food and Feeding
- A tiny pinky for hatchling in the frequency of 5 to 7 days.
- 2 pinkies for adult snake.
- Be aware of the food size; cannot be one and half width size of the snake body.
- A large bowl of water is required for soaking and drinking.
The Snake's Habitat and Housing
- The snake live is dry and arid high deserts area.
- It requires a small tank or vivarium, which approximately 20 gallon, as it is quite timid, shy and curl up most of the time.
- 2 to 3 hiding places is a must.
- Keep the tank dry and warm most of the time.
- Climbing accessories are recommended, they like to climb in the nature.
- They are great climber, hence escape-proof screen lid is needed.
- Newspaper and towel can be used as substrate.
- Temperature gradient need to set from 78°F to 84°F.
- 50% humidity is required.