A type of king snake, the non-venomous milk snake is known to prey on other snakes, including venomous species. In actuality, it eats pretty much anything it can catch. It does not, however, drink cow’s milk, as people once believed since they often spotted the snakes in barns.
Black Milk Snake
Lampropeltis triangulum gaigae
Fact File
Where to see them: Reptile House
Length: 4 to 6 ft
Habitat: Mountain forest
Diet: Mice, birds, snakes, frogs, insects, and eggs
Fade to Black: As the black milk snake matures, it trades in its stripes for an allover black coloring.
