Sex : Male and Female

Length : 3 Ft (Avg. 2 – 3 Feet)

Weight : 14 oz. (Avg. 12 oz. – 1 lb.)

Lifespan : Captive Born 2000, Age 4 years (Longevity 15+ years)

Breeding: Egg Layer, up to 13 young

Range: Southern Mexico from southern Puebla to northern Oaxaca

Habitat : Native to arid areas of up to 5500 feet in elevation.

Food and Hunting : Desert natives, they hunt primarily at night when the small rodents they prey upon are most active. Agile constrictors, they pursue their prey into burrows and among the rock crevices common to their habitat. In captivity they feed on smaller mice.

Conservation : The relatively inhospitable environments they thrive in and strict collecting and export regulations in Mexico result in this Milksnake subspecies being in little danger. Colored similar to venomous Coral snakes, they are the subject of the saying: "Red touches yellow, kill a fellow; red touches black, venom lack". Extensively and easily bred in captivity, their availability as captive specimens is good.

Captive Care : Their smaller size, great temperament, ease of care and feeding make them an excellent choice for beginners. Most specimens feed well on frozen thawed mice, although occasional neonates need to be started on lizard scented pinkies.