Lampropeltis triangulum syspila, commonly known as the red milk snake or red milksnake, is a subspecies of the milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum). [1] The nonvenomous, colubrid snake is indigenous to the central United States.

The Red milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum syspila) is a subspecies of the Milk snake. This is a non-venomous, colubrid snake found in the central United States.

Milk snakes have smooth and shiny scales and their typical color pattern is alternating bands of red-black-yellow or white-black-red; [2] however, red blotches instead of bands are seen in some populations. [2] . Some milk snakes have a striking resemblance to coral snakes, in Batesian mimicry, which likely scares away potential predators.

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The red milk snake is found in the southern one-third of Illinois. It averages about 21 to 28 inches in length with a blotch that ends as a collar shape right behind the head and 19-26 larger blotches on the body. The blotches are red or orange in adults.

The Red Milk Snake is a tri-colored snake with broad red saddle-shaped markings bordered with black separated by pale bands. There are usually between 19 and 30 red or red-brown saddle shaped blotches edged with black, these blotches extend down the sides.

The red milk snake (Lampropeltis triangulum syspila) is a medium sized snake that may reach a length close to 40 inches. The dorsal surface of the snake is characterized by black-bordered red saddles with alternating smaller blotches of the same color located laterally.

In this exploration, we’ll dive into the world of milk snakes, specifically focusing on three fascinating subgroups: the Eastern Milk Snake, the Red Milk Snake, and the Pueblan Milk Snake. Get ready to uncover the unique characteristics and fascinating traits of …

The red milk snake is found in the southern one -third of Illinois. It averages about 21 to 28 inches in length with a blotch that ends as a collar shape right behind the head and 19 -26 larger blotches on the body. The blotches are red or orange in adults.

Most commonly, it has patterns of red and white blotches or crossbands with black borders. However, several color variations of the snake exist, leading to confusions with some venomous snakes. A red milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum syspila) found in …