{"id":88585,"date":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:07:31","slug":"how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How big should a milk snake tank be?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_should_a_milk_snake_tank_be\" title=\"How big should a milk snake tank be?\">How big should a milk snake tank be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_Mexican_milk_snake_need\" title=\"How big of a tank does a Mexican milk snake need?\">How big of a tank does a Mexican milk snake need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_can_a_milk_snake_get\" title=\"How big can a milk snake get?\">How big can a milk snake get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Do_milk_snakes_like_to_be_handled\" title=\"Do milk snakes like to be handled?\">Do milk snakes like to be handled?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#What_size_enclosure_do_milk_snakes_need\" title=\"What size enclosure do milk snakes need?\">What size enclosure do milk snakes need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#What_size_tank_does_a_Pueblan_milk_snake_need\" title=\"What size tank does a Pueblan milk snake need?\">What size tank does a Pueblan milk snake need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Do_milk_snakes_need_a_heat_pad\" title=\"Do milk snakes need a heat pad?\">Do milk snakes need a heat pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_milk_snake_need\" title=\"How big of a tank does a milk snake need?\">How big of a tank does a milk snake need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_do_New_Mexico_milk_snakes_get\" title=\"How big do New Mexico milk snakes get?\">How big do New Mexico milk snakes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_does_a_Mexican_milk_snake\" title=\"How big does a Mexican milk snake?\">How big does a Mexican milk snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_milk_snake\" title=\"How big is a full grown milk snake?\">How big is a full grown milk snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#What_is_the_largest_milk_snake\" title=\"What is the largest milk snake?\">What is the largest milk snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_milk_snake_to_be_full_grown\" title=\"How long does it take a milk snake to be full grown?\">How long does it take a milk snake to be full grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_do_female_milk_snakes_get\" title=\"How big do female milk snakes get?\">How big do female milk snakes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Do_milk_snakes_like_to_be_held\" title=\"Do milk snakes like to be held?\">Do milk snakes like to be held?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Can_you_touch_milk_snakes\" title=\"Can you touch milk snakes?\">Can you touch milk snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_docile_are_milk_snakes\" title=\"How docile are milk snakes?\">How docile are milk snakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_of_an_enclosure_do_Milk_Snakes_need\" title=\"How big of an enclosure do Milk Snakes need?\">How big of an enclosure do Milk Snakes need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#What_kind_of_habitat_does_a_milk_snake_need\" title=\"What kind of habitat does a milk snake need?\">What kind of habitat does a milk snake need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Do_Milk_Snakes_need_a_heat_pad\" title=\"Do Milk Snakes need a heat pad?\">Do Milk Snakes need a heat pad?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Do_Milk_Snakes_need_a_basking_area\" title=\"Do Milk Snakes need a basking area?\">Do Milk Snakes need a basking area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_big_do_Pueblan_milk_snakes_get\" title=\"How big do Pueblan milk snakes get?\">How big do Pueblan milk snakes get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#How_long_do_Pueblan_milk_snakes_live\" title=\"How long do Pueblan milk snakes live?\">How long do Pueblan milk snakes live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#What_temperature_should_a_milk_snake_be_kept_at\" title=\"What temperature should a milk snake be kept at?\">What temperature should a milk snake be kept at?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-should-a-milk-snake-tank-be\/#Do_milk_snakes_need_UV_light\" title=\"Do milk snakes need UV light?\">Do milk snakes need UV light?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_should_a_milk_snake_tank_be\"><\/span>How big should a milk snake tank be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby and juvenile Milk Snakes can be set up in an enclosure as small as a 10 gallon (20 x 10 x 12H) but adults should be housed in a larger enclosure of <b>20 to 70 gallons (36 x 18 x 25H) depending on their full adult size to allow for additional room and a better design.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_Mexican_milk_snake_need\"><\/span>How big of a tank does a Mexican milk snake need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For their housing, Mexican milk snakes must be ideally as long as their enclosure. Since these snakes are around 28 to 30 inches long, an ideal length of the cage must be <b>3 foot long or a 40-gallon tank<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_a_milk_snake_get\"><\/span>How big can a milk snake get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Milk snakes can be from <b>35 to 175 cm long, with the longest snakes being found in Mexico and Central America. In the United States lengths are usually 60 to 130 cm. They are very colorful snakes and their colors vary throughout their range.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_milk_snakes_like_to_be_handled\"><\/span>Do milk snakes like to be handled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new snake may not be tame but <b>should settle down reasonably well with gentle handling. A distressed snake will wave its body in the air, trying to escape. Most king and milk snakes will settle down after a bit and wrap gently around your hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_enclosure_do_milk_snakes_need\"><\/span>What size enclosure do milk snakes need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>20 to 70 gallons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_size_tank_does_a_Pueblan_milk_snake_need\"><\/span>What size tank does a Pueblan milk snake need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For their housing, Mexican milk snakes must be ideally as long as their enclosure. Since these snakes are around 28 to 30 inches long, an ideal length of the cage must be <b>3 foot long or a 40-gallon tank<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_milk_snakes_need_a_heat_pad\"><\/span>Do milk snakes need a heat pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many owners opt for a <b>40-gallon tank.<\/b> As far as dimensions go, the enclosure should measure roughly 36 inches long, 24 inches deep, and 24 inches tall. A slightly larger home is fine, too. Unlike other species, Pueblan Milk Snakes aren&#8217;t affected too much by having an over-sized home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_a_tank_does_a_milk_snake_need\"><\/span>How big of a tank does a milk snake need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby and juvenile Milk Snakes can be set up in an enclosure as small as a 10 gallon (20 x 10 x 12H) but adults should be housed in a larger enclosure of <b>20 to 70 gallons (36 x 18 x 25H) depending on their full adult size to allow for additional room and a better design.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_New_Mexico_milk_snakes_get\"><\/span>How big do New Mexico milk snakes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New Mexico milk snake hatchlings come in varying sizes between six to ten inches long. These grow up to any length in the range of <b>sixteen to twenty four inches<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_does_a_Mexican_milk_snake\"><\/span>How big does a Mexican milk snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mexican milk snake is fairly short in length and large in width compared to other milk snake subspecies, given that they grow to approximately <b>2430 inches (6176 cm) in length, and that they have more girth overall.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_milk_snake\"><\/span>How big is a full grown milk snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>14 to 69 inches<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_milk_snake\"><\/span>What is the largest milk snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>black milk snake<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_milk_snake_to_be_full_grown\"><\/span>How long does it take a milk snake to be full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes approximately <b>3 years for most milk snakes to mature and grow to their full size, but genetics and subspecies&#8217; traits also influence this. Some milk snakes can grow to their maximum length within 2 years with proper care, while others can take up to 4 years to reach their full size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_female_milk_snakes_get\"><\/span>How big do female milk snakes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common Name:Eastern Milksnake<b>Average Length:<\/b><b>24 &#8211; 36 in. (<\/b><b>61 &#8211; 90 cm)<\/b>Virginia Record Length:42.2 in. (107.3 cm)Record length:52 in. (132.1 cm)5 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_milk_snakes_like_to_be_held\"><\/span>Do milk snakes like to be held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new snake may not be tame but <b>should settle down reasonably well with gentle handling. A distressed snake will wave its body in the air, trying to escape. Most king and milk snakes will settle down after a bit and wrap gently around your hands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_touch_milk_snakes\"><\/span>Can you touch milk snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They may rattle their tails, musk, defecate or bite when alarmed. <b>Handle your milk snake gently and deliberately taking care not to drop or injure the animal. Many milk snakes will become more tolerant and accustomed to handling as they become older. Also be sure to wash your hands after handling any reptiles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_docile_are_milk_snakes\"><\/span>How docile are milk snakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Milk snakes are <b>docile, peaceful, and playful, especially when cared for from childhood, and appreciate being handled gently. The species experiences occasional mood swings at certain age milestones, but their loveable personality, ease of care, and lengthy lifespan make them great pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_of_an_enclosure_do_Milk_Snakes_need\"><\/span>How big of an enclosure do Milk Snakes need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>20 to 70 gallons<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_habitat_does_a_milk_snake_need\"><\/span>What kind of habitat does a milk snake need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What kind of habitat do they need? Milk snakes can thrive in a variety of habitats. They are usually found near forest edges, but can also be found in <b>open woodlands, prairies and grasslands, near streams and rivers, on rocky hillsides, and in suburban areas and farmlands<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Milk_Snakes_need_a_heat_pad\"><\/span>Do Milk Snakes need a heat pad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aspen Bedding is a good substrate choice for king snakes or milk snakes. <b>Temperatures for king snakes and milk snakes are quite easy to maintain with a heating pad. Aim for a basking spot of approximately 85-90F, and a cool end in the high 70s\/low 80s.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Milk_Snakes_need_a_basking_area\"><\/span>Do Milk Snakes need a basking area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideal temperatures for Milk Snakes range from 75-82xb0F on the cool side and 80-85xb0F on the warm side. <b>Provide an 88-92xb0F basking area on the warm side<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_Pueblan_milk_snakes_get\"><\/span>How big do Pueblan milk snakes get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Baby and juvenile Milk Snakes can be set up in an enclosure as small as a 10 gallon (20 x 10 x 12H) but adults should be housed in a larger enclosure of <b>20 to 70 gallons (36 x 18 x 25H) depending on their full adult size to allow for additional room and a better design.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Pueblan_milk_snakes_live\"><\/span>How long do Pueblan milk snakes live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pueblan milk snakes&#8217; red bands are about twice as wide as the black and white bands. Other color morphs have been bred in captivity, according to Wildlife North America. Pueblan milk snakes are popular pets. They are relatively small, growing to about <b>2.5 feet (76 cm), according to the University of Pittsburgh.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_a_milk_snake_be_kept_at\"><\/span>What temperature should a milk snake be kept at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Temperature and Humidity Ideal temperatures for Milk Snakes range from <b>75-82xb0F on the cool side and 80-85xb0F on the warm side. Provide an 88-92xb0F basking area on the warm side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_milk_snakes_need_UV_light\"><\/span>Do milk snakes need UV light?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A new snake may not be tame but <b>should settle down reasonably well with gentle handling. A distressed snake will wave its body in the air, trying to escape. Most king and milk snakes will settle down after a bit and wrap gently around your hands.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big should a milk snake tank be?How big of a tank does a Mexican milk snake need?How big can a milk snake get?Do milk snakes like to be handled?What size enclosure do milk snakes need?What size tank does a Pueblan milk snake need?Do milk snakes need a heat pad?How big of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-88585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88585"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88585"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88585\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}