Considering how long your Milksnake will live, you will want to invest in something durable, reliable and safe. Keep in mind that if you get a cheap thermostat like the ESU 1 outlet or 3 outlets starting at 25 dollars you will get what you paid for. I would highly recommend you to invest in a digital thermostat such as Ranco ETC-111000 or Johnson on the lower end, or Herpstat Digital Proportional Thermostat or Helix on the higher end, they might seem expensive but they are worth it. This will allow you to maintain proper temperatures and avoid over-heating. Regardless of the device you choose to provide heat you will need a thermostat. Here are some products that will allow you to provide belly heat and achieve the required gradient temperatures in your enclosure: Ultratherm Heat Pads, T Rex Cobra Pads and Flexwatt Heat Tape (unlike some others they do not stick permanently to the enclosure). No matter which enclosure you choose remember to secure the lid as Honduran Milksnakes are real escape artists. When it comes to plastic tubs here are the sizes you will need according to your Milksnake's size (Remember you will need a drill or soldering wand to make holes for airflow)īaby – 6 Quarts (14 1/2"L x 8"W x 4 5/8"H) You can also use plastic tubs (Sterilite or Rubbermaid). If you get a baby you will only need a 10 gallons to start with and if you chose an adult a 30 gallons is all you will ever need. Remember that young Honduran Milksnakes can be subject to stress if the enclosure is too big. * An appropriate size prey is a prey item that equal or slightly larger than your snake’s girth (widest part of your snake’s body) If handle too soon after a meal this could lead to regurgitation. Remember if you chose to feed live you must always supervise feeding and never leave a prey unattended with your snake.ĭo not handle your Milksnake for the next 48 hours following feeding. Honduran Milksnakes can eat mice their entire life, starting with small pinkie mice as hatchlings. You can however increase the humidity during the shedding period.įeed your Milksnake an appropriate size meal* every 3 to 5 days (young Milksnakes) or every 7 days (adults)* Normal ambient humidity is sufficient for this species. You will need to provide your Milksnake with a warm side between 82-85 F (28-29.5 C) degrees and a cool side between 72-75 F (22-24 C) degrees. There are two wild color phases of this species, the tangerine and the tricolor. Honduran Milksnakes range throughout the central Latin-American countries of Honduras and Nicaragua. Scientific name: Lampropeltis Triangulum HondurensisĪverage Size: Hatchlings - 8 to 10 inches, Adults - 3.5 to 5 feet. Either can carry and easily transmit deadly diseases to your snake.If you are a soon to be a Honduran Milksnake owner or just thinking about getting a Honduran Milksnake here are some basics.įirst of all, Honduran Milksnakes make great pets but you have to know what you are getting into and be willing to commit for 15 years or more and provide adequate husbandry, food, and vet care when necessary. Feeding other reptiles to your snake is not advised, regardless of whether they are wild caught or captive bred. All rocks and other similar items should be large enough that your snake can not ingest it. Any outdoor items being added to the enclosure should be properly disinfected before use. That said, while there are various ways to offer enrichment to your snake, remember to be safe in doing so. They also benefit from time outdoors on a warm, cloudy afternoon. If you feed frozen/thawed, hiding the feeder to encourage hunting behavior is also recommended. Branches, PVC pipes, and ledges make for good climbing opportunities as long as they are placed relatively low to the ground to prevent your snake from hurting themselves. Offering c ork bark, rocks, and foliage are great for textural stimulation. Milksnakes are relatively active and inquisitive snakes that do well with many forms of enrichment.
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