This stunning 2025 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake is a head-turner in every sense. The apricot morph replaces the classic red banding with gorgeous warm peach and orange tones, giving this snake an almost sunset-like glow. Born and bred in captivity, this baby Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli is healthy, feeding well on mice, and ready for its forever home.
Pueblan Milk Snakes are one of the most popular colubrid species in the hobby. They’re non-venomous coral snake mimics — nature’s ultimate bluff artists — wrapped in bands of brilliant color. Despite their dramatic appearance, they’re gentle, easy to handle, and stay a very manageable 3 to 4 feet. At just $150, this apricot beauty is an outstanding choice.
- Pueblan Milk Snakes are Batesian mimics of the highly venomous coral snake. The famous rhyme “Red touches yellow, kills a fellow; red touches black, friend of Jack” helps distinguish the harmless milk snake from the deadly coral snake.
- The name “milk snake” comes from an old folk myth that these snakes would sneak into barns and drink milk from cows. In reality, they were drawn to barns because barns attract mice!
- Pueblan Milk Snakes are ophiophagous, meaning they occasionally eat other snakes in the wild — shared with their close relative, the famous kingsnake.
Enclosure: 20-gallon long minimum for juveniles, 30-40 gallon for adults. Secure lid essential — milk snakes are notorious escape artists.
Temperature: Warm side 82-88°F, cool side 72-78°F
Humidity: 40-60%. Light misting during shed cycles.
Diet: Appropriately sized mice. Babies start on pinky mice every 5-7 days.
Lifespan: 15-20+ years with proper care.
Experience Level: Beginner-friendly. Docile and straightforward husbandry.
- Jaw-dropping apricot morph — Warm peach and orange banding makes this snake a living work of art
- Perfect beginner snake — Docile temperament, simple care, manageable 3-4 foot adult size
- Built-in conversation starter — The coral snake mimicry story is endlessly fascinating
- Captive bred and thriving — Born in 2025, already established on mice
- Exceptional value at $150 — Apricot morphs carry premium appeal without a premium price tag
