Scientific Name:
- Lampropeltis alterna
Description:
- Non-venomous and calm snake
- Colourful; alternating colour bands with grey band in between
- Nocturnal animal
Distribution:
- Trans-Pecos-Chihuahuan desert
- Western Texas and Northern Mexico
Breeding:
- In wild, breed after hybernation
Nesting:
- About 30 days after breeding
- 4 to 14 eggs per clutch
- 55 to 60 days of incubation
Size:
- Hatchling about 8 to 12 inches long
- Adult size is about 20 to 48 inches long
Life Span:
- 20 to 25 years
Diet:
- Not easy to feed, specially hatchling
- Born pinkies should be fine to be fed on hatchlings
- In wild, food resources are rodents, lizards, frogs, eggs and other snakes
- In captivity, pinkies and lizards are recommended
- 4 to 7 days feeding frequecy
- Small clean fresh water need to be provided
Snake Habitat and Vivarium Housing:
- Semi-humid climates area
- Inhabits rocky area, canyon, desert flats and cliffs, mountainous area
- Hiding box should be provided in captivity
Common Disease:
- Respiratory problems may be resulted in high humidity.
- Humidity should be kept low all time.
More Snake information:
- The calm characteristic, colourful, and small size make them popular in exotic pet community.
