* Threatened or Endangered
Milk Snake *
: Lampropeltis triangulum
: Reptile
: Varied habitats, but they prefer forests or open woodlands.
: Young snakes eat slugs, insects, crickets, and earthworms. Adults will eat lizards and small mammals. They are also known to eat birds and their eggs, frogs, fish, and other snakes.
: 23-52 inches
: Least Concern
• Milk snakes got their name from a folk tale that said they would drink milk straight from a cow's udder. This myth may have arisen from the fact that milk snakes are commonly found in barns, where it is cool, dark, and full of rodents.
• During colder months, milk snakes gather in communal dens and go into brumation, which is a dormant period similar to hibernation.
• Milk snakes are common in the pet trade due to their naturally docile behavior.
With so many homeless animals in the world, we always say, adopt, don’t shop. Animal shelters and rescue organizations are full of wonderful pets just waiting for a home! You can also learn more about being a responsible pet owner by going to the link below. And, you can encourage others to do the same!
www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/guidelines-responsible-pet-ownership