Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLampropeltis (Kingsnakes and Milk Snakes)
- SpeciesLampropeltis gentilis (Western Milksnake)
2 Verified sightings at Big Bend National Park From 2019 to 2026
2 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis, commonly known as the western milksnake, Central Plains milksnake, pale milksnake, Utah milksnake, or New Mexico milksnake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is found in the United States.
Species Lampropeltis gentilis at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Western Milksnake in Big Bend National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.