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Definition of nelson milk snake

nelson milk snake

Plural:nelson milk snakes
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A non-venomous subspecies of king snake native to Mexico, characterized by distinctive, wide red bands separated by narrower black and white or yellow rings.

Example

"Because of its docile temperament and striking coloration, the Nelson milk snake is a highly popular species among amateur reptile keepers."

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Often confused with venomous coral snakes due to its similar red, black, and white banding pattern, which is an evolutionary defense mechanism known as Batesian mimicry.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nelson milk snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nelson-milk-snake
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