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Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana

lampropeltis triangulum andesiana

The Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana, also known as the milk snake, is a colorful and friendly snake. Kids will love how it can mimic the appearance of more dangerous snakes to stay safe!

Hábitat: They can be found in forests, grasslands, and near agricultural areas.

Aspecto

The Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana has a striking pattern of wide red bands bordered by black, alternating with narrower black bands and even narrower yellow or cream-colored bands. This vibrant color combination makes it visually distinct.

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Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana
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Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana

Categoría

Reptiles

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Milk snakes don't drink milk, their name comes from a myth from farmers!

Their scales are smooth and shiny, not rough like some other snake species!

These amazing snakes sometimes eat other snakes, even venomous ones!

They are fantastic escape artists, able to squeeze into surprisingly tiny spaces!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Constricting Coils

Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana can tightly coil around its prey and constrict it, allowing them to overpower and eat small animals.

Habilidad

Stealthy Slitherer

Its patterned scales help it blend into leaf litter and forest environments, making it hard for predators and prey to spot.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
70-120 cm
Peso
0.2-0.8 kg
Esperanza de vida
10-15 años
Top Speed
4 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
5-15
Incubación
50-70 días

Dieta y alimentación

This carnivore eats small rodents, birds, and even other snakes!

Alimentos principales

  • Mice
  • Voles
  • Small birds
  • Bird eggs
  • Lizards
  • Other snakes

Método de búsqueda

  • Ambush

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

House Mouse

Mus musculus

Helps control rodent populations in its habitat.

eats

Equatorial Anole

Anolis aequatorialis

Preys on these common lizards in its Andean range.

eaten by

Collared Forest-Falcon

Micrastur semitorquatus

One of the raptors that hunts snakes in the forest.

eaten by

Common Opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

A nocturnal mammal that preys on snakes.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Andes Milk Snake

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

0/5 · Sin peligro conocido

Always observe from a distance and never touch wild snakes.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

70-120 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

0.2-0.8 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

10-15 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

4 km/h

¿Qué come Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

This carnivore eats small rodents, birds, and even other snakes!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

They can be found in forests, grasslands, and near agricultural areas.

¿Cómo caza Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

Ambush

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la puesta de Lampropeltis Triangulum Andesiana?

5-15

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