Milk Snake Quiz: What Do You Know?

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Welcome to the Milk Snake Quiz: What Do You Know?
The milk snake is a species of kingsnake and before recently, was formerly classified as a subspecies, however, now the milk snake is recognized as its very own species.
Whether you are a serpent expert or just someone who wants to test their knowledge about snakes, this quiz is for you!
With that said, let's slither into this quiz and find out what you know about these amazing, non-venomous snakes!
Quiz Questions
- What is the common name of Lampropeltis triangulum?
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- Rat snake
- Corn snake
- Milk snake
- King snake
- What is the average length of a milk snake?
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- 1-2 feet
- 3-4 feet
- 2-3 feet
- 4-5 feet
- What is the average lifespan of a milk snake in captivity?
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- 20-25 years
- 10-15 years
- 5-10 years
- 15-20 years
- What is the primary diet of milk snakes?
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- Birds
- Fish
- Small mammals
- Insects
- What is the habitat of milk snakes?
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- Forests
- Rainforests
- Deserts
- Grasslands
- What is the average weight of a milk snake?
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- 2-3 lbs
- 1-2 lbs
- 0.5-1 lb
- 3-4 lbs
- What is the primary color pattern of milk snakes?
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- Yellow and black bands
- Black and white bands
- Red and black bands
- Green and black bands
- What is the scientific classification of milk snakes?
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- Aves
- Mammalia
- Amphibia
- Reptilia
- What is the average clutch size of milk snakes?
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- 4-6 eggs
- 8-10 eggs
- 2-4 eggs
- 6-8 eggs
- What is the gestation period of milk snakes?
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- 1-2 months
- 3-4 months
- 2-3 months
- 4-5 months
- What is the primary defense mechanism of milk snakes?
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- Speed
- Camouflage
- Loud hissing
- Venomous bite
- What is the average temperature range for milk snakes?
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- 60-70u00b0F
- 90-100u00b0F
- 70-80u00b0F
- 80-90u00b0F
- What is the average humidity level for milk snakes?
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- 20-30%
- 40-50%
- 50-60%
- 30-40%
- What is the primary activity pattern of milk snakes?
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- Crepuscular
- Nocturnal
- Diurnal
- Hibernation
- What is the average number of sheddings per year for milk snakes?
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- 3-4
- 4-5
- 1-2
- 2-3
Interesting Facts About Milk Snakes
Here are some interesting facts about milk snakes:
Where Can You Find Milk Snakes?
Milksnakes are found in many different habitats but tend to use open habitats like fields, forest edges, rocky outcrops, and otherwise rural areas.
This snake species is fairly common, especially near barns or farms, basically anywhere with a lot of mice or other small mammals to thrive on.
Mostly eastern Milksnakes range expands from southern Maine all the way to North Carolina to the east and then to Southern Minnesota towards the west. Additionally, the Milksnake can also be found as far north as Ontario, Canada.
Are Milksnakes also Kingsnakes?
The milksnake belongs to the kingsnake species and is currently recognized as having 24 subspecies. One of these subspecies, Lampropeltis elapsoides, was previously classified as the 25th subspecies of Kingsnakes but is now acknowledged as a separate and distinct species.
The Scarlet Kingsnake is notably smaller compared to milk snakes, measuring between 14 to 20 inches in length. It boasts an exquisite coloration and pattern, often considered the most aesthetically pleasing snake species to look at.


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