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Eastern Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum
Description
Terrestrial; body pale gray to light yellow, with tan,maroon, chestnut or brown dorsal blotches bordered in black alternating with smaller lateral blotches; belly white, checkered or speckled with dark slate
Stats
Size
24 - 36 inches
Status
Common
Similar Species
Prairie King snake
Diet
Small mammals, birds, snakes (including venomous)
Habitat
Wooded upland areas, edges of fields, suburbs
Reproduction
Egg-laying - up to 12 eggs laid in June/July will hatch in August/September
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