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Definition of sinaloan milk snake

sinaloan milk snake

Plural:Sinaloan milk snakes
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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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinaloan milk snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinaloan-milk-snake
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