Milk Snake
FamilyColubridae
Venom TypeNon-venomous
Max Length1.3 m
RangeNorth/Central America
HabitatVaried
DietSmall mammals, reptiles
Danger LevelNone
About the Milk Snake
A classic case of Batesian mimicry — their red, black, and yellow bands mimic the venomous coral snake. The rhyme red on black, venom lack applies here. Myth says they were named because farmers believed they drank milk from cows. In reality, they were near barns hunting rodents. One of the most beautiful North American snakes. Popular pets with many color morphs.
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