South American Milksnake
Lampropeltis micropholis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyColubridae (Colubrid Snakes)
- GenusLampropeltis (Kingsnakes and Milk Snakes)
- SpeciesLampropeltis micropholis (South American Milksnake)
About the South American Milksnake
Lampropeltis micropholis, commonly known as the Ecuadorian milk snake, is a species of milk snake. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and possibly Venezuela. Species Lampropeltis micropholis at The Reptile Database Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of South American Milksnake in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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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 | Volcán Barú National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 2 | Chirripó National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 5 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 10 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a South American Milksnake in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a South American Milksnake sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see South American Milksnake in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for South American Milksnake in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.