Milk Snake: Non-Venomous, Yet Dangerous
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Milk snakes are non-venomous snakes that can be docile and secretive, but they can strike and vibrate their tails if they feel threatened
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While they are not venomous, bites from large non-venomous snakes can be devastating
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Milk snakes have a light background with dark brown to reddish-brown blotches that are outlined in black
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They also have a light Y- or V-shaped mark on the back of their head and neck
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Milk snakes are nocturnal, especially in the summer, and are typically terrestrial
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They are often docile and move slowly unless they are frightened
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When threatened, they will usually try to escape, but if cornered, they may strike and vibrate their tail
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In captivity, milk snakes can live up to 22 years, while in the wild they typically live up to be 12-20 years
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