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Definition of sinaloan milk snake
sinaloan milk snake
Plural:Sinaloan milk snakes
sinaloan milk snake Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A non-venomous subspecies of colubrid snake (Lampropeltis triangulum sinaloae) native to the semi-arid and rocky regions of western Mexico, distinguished by its wide, bright red bands separated by narrower black and pale yellow or white rings.
Example
"Because of its docile nature and beautiful tri-color banding, the Sinaloan milk snake is a highly sought-after species among reptile hobbyists."
Word Nuance & Usage
Though completely harmless, the Sinaloan milk snake is frequently mistaken for the venomous coral snake due to its Batesian mimicry, which it uses to deter predators.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named for the Mexican state of Sinaloa, where it is native. The term 'milk snake' derives from an old, scientifically false myth that these snakes sucked milk from the udders of cows.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinaloan milk snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinaloan milk snake