Snakes
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Milksnake peaks from April to June.
Shows up in 6 ecoregions and 6 states
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Snakes
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Description
Lampropeltis gentilis, commonly known as the western milksnake, Central Plains milksnake, pale milksnake, Utah milksnake, or New Mexico milksnake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
It is found in the United States.Wikipedia ↗
Often mistaken for
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Western Milksnake
When is the Western Milksnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Milksnake peaks from April to June.
Where does the Western Milksnake live?
It has enough records to show in 6 ecoregions and 6 states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska.
What does the Western Milksnake look like?
It's often confused with the Eastern Coralsnake, Texas Coralsnake, and Sonoran Coralsnake.