ALBINO HONDURAN MILKSNAKE FULL

Naturally of variable pattern, Honduran milk snakes have smooth (non-keeled) scales and a head that is not much wider than the neck. The usual adult size of this snake is 2.5 to 3.5 feet, but they occasionally top four feet in total length.

ALBINO HONDURAN MILKSNAKE FULL

If properly cared for, they can grow to full length in the first two years of their life. AppearanceĪt hatching, Honduran milk snakes are about a foot-long.

It’s life span in captivity may exceed 20 years. Naturally variable in color and pattern, it has become an easily bred hobbyist’s favorite. The Honduran milk snake is one of the Central American representatives of the common milk snake. Hatchlings are usually quite like the adults they will become, but a few of the designer phases alter patterns with growth. There are also captive bred in many designer colors and patterns. Honduran milk snakes occur in several natural colors and patterns, all variations of red or tangerine and black rings. Despite those drawbacks, the Honduran milk snake’s brilliant coloration, ready availability and very wide range of costs, make this hardy snake a hobbyist favorite.

Adults are usually less apt to bite, but often squirm strongly and void the contents of their cloaca when restrained. Hatchlings can be feisty, striking and biting when only minimally provoked. They are primarily terrestrial and are nervous creatures that can be difficult to handle. Called milk snakes due to the fable that they milk cows, Honduran milk snakes, are secretive and powerful constrictors that can attain a length of up to four feet.

Albino honduran milksnake