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Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum
32.9628, -117.036
Field Notes
Description:
"Milk snakes grow 20 to 60 inches (51 to 150 cm) long. They have smooth and shiny scales and their typical color pattern is alternating bands of red-black-yellow or white-black-red. However, red blotches instead of bands are seen in some populations. Some milk snakes have a striking resemblance to coral snakes and this mimicry (known as Batesian mimicry) likely scares away potential predators" (Wikipedia).
Habitat:
This little guy lives in my Biology class with several other secluded reptiles, amphibians, and tarantulas that are used to teach the students about the science of living creatures.
Notes:
This snake is very friendly and held almost everyday by the students. In the wild, they usually live in forests, but have also been found in prairies. This particular snake eats mice.
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