Photo by Jim Kane - http://www.vivanet.com/~kanej/

Common Name:

Black Milksnake

Scientific Name:

Lampropeltis triangulum gaigae

Size: Adults reach 5 ft.

Range:

Southern mountainous regions of Costa Rica and Panama.

Habitat:

Mountainous tropical, semi-tropical forest between 4000 and 7000 feet.

Prey:

Lizards, Rodents, Snakes

Coloration:

Juveniles: Tricolored with 17 to 22 bands

Alterna Phase: Jet Black, with hints of tan/gold between scales

Photo by Jim Kane - http://www.vivanet.com/~kanej/