How difficult is it to keep Honduran Milk Snake?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the lifespan of Honduran Milk Snake?

The average lifespan of Honduran Milk Snake is Over 20 years in captivity. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Honduran Milk Snake get?

Honduran Milk Snake typically reaches 122-152cm, up to about 210cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Honduran Milk Snake?

Honduran Milk Snake feeds on: Frozen-thawed mice. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Honduran Milk Snake?

The price of Honduran Milk Snake varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Honduran Milk Snake

Beginner

Lampropeltis abnorma

A large milk snake banded in red, black and yellow or orange. Adults reach 122-152 cm and it is a powerful constrictor for the genus. Hardy and a reliable feeder, it is easy to keep.

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

Over 20 years in captivity

Size

122-152cm, up to about 210cm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Frozen-thawed mice

About

Lampropeltis abnorma is a non-venomous colubrid ranging from southern Mexico through Central America. It was long treated as the subspecies hondurensis of the milk snake Lampropeltis triangulum, but the revision by Ruane et al. (2014) split the milk snake into several species and placed hondurensis within abnorma. Adults average 122 to 152 cm, with a record of 213 cm, making it a large and powerful constrictor by milk snake standards. The typical pattern is banding in red, black and yellow or orange, regarded as mimicry of venomous coral snakes, and selective breeding in captivity has produced many morphs including tangerine and albino forms. It occurs from sea level well up into mountainous terrain. In captivity it feeds readily and is hardy, making it a manageable beginner species, though as a tropical animal it needs higher humidity than other milk snakes.

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Lifespan of the Honduran Milk Snake

The Honduran Milk Snake lives Over 20 years in captivity.

Size of the Honduran Milk Snake

The Honduran Milk Snake grows to 122-152cm, up to about 210cm.

Basic Info

Origin

Southern Mexico through Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua to western Costa Rica

Lifespan

Over 20 years in captivity

Size

122-152cm, up to about 210cm

Humidity

Care Specifications

PeacefulSolitaryBreeding: Easy

Sources: The Bio Dude: Honduran Milksnake Care Sheet / Reptiles Magazine: Honduran Milk Snake Care and Breeding / ReptiFiles: Milksnake Care Sheet / Reptile Database

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Lampropeltis abnorma (Bocourt, 1886)

Synonyms: Coronella formosa abnorma Bocourt, 1886, Lampropeltis triangulum abnorma (Bocourt, 1886), Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis Williams, 1978

Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Not listed in any appendix of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) (not registered in Species+). Does not fall under either the specified animals listed in the appended table of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Animal Welfare and Management Law, nor the specified invasive alien species under the Invasive Alien Species Act.

Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.