Scientific name
Lampropeltis polyzona
Other names: Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli · Faux-corail de Puebla
Current taxonomy groups several names long assigned to Lampropeltis triangulum, including campbelli, under Lampropeltis polyzona. This profile distinguishes this species from Lampropeltis triangulum already in the catalogue. [1]
Origin
Mexico; the historical form campbelli is notably associated with Puebla, Morelos and Oaxaca. [1]
- Terrestrial
- Oviparous
- Identity to clarify
At a glance
Current taxonomy groups several names long assigned to Lampropeltis triangulum, including campbelli, under Lampropeltis polyzona. This profile distinguishes this species from Lampropeltis triangulum already in the catalogue. [1]
| DOCUMENTED SIZE | To be documented Not quantified here: forms and measurement conventions must be specified before a shared guideline. |
|---|---|
| LIFESPAN | Depending on form The source concerning the Puebla form indicates approximately 15 years; this figure is not generalised to all populations. [2] |
| LIFESTYLE | Secretive The Puebla husbandry sheet describes a secretive snake using refuges and capable of exploiting small openings. [2] |
Adult size
Not quantified here: forms and measurement conventions must be specified before a shared guideline.
Lifespan
The source concerning the Puebla form indicates approximately 15 years; this figure is not generalised to all populations. [2]
Lifestyle
The Puebla husbandry sheet describes a secretive snake using refuges and capable of exploiting small openings. [2]
Housing
ENVIRONMENT AND LAYOUT
Refuges and closure — For the Puebla form, the source suggests approximately 91 × 61 × 61 cm; this guideline does not automatically apply to all Lampropeltis polyzona. [2]
For the Puebla form, the source suggests approximately 91 × 61 × 61 cm; this guideline does not automatically apply to all Lampropeltis polyzona. [2]
Care parameters
GRADIENT CITED FOR PUEBLA
Warm ≈ 32 °C; cool ≈ 21 °C — Specific husbandry reference, without extension to all populations. [2]
Humidity
To be documented — No sufficiently documented captive percentage is retained.
Scope of advice
Historical form campbelli [2] Identify the lineage before applying husbandry data.
Gradient cited for Puebla
Warm ≈ 32 °C; cool ≈ 21 °C [2] Specific husbandry reference, without extension to all populations.
Feeding
FEEDING
Suitable rodents in the Puebla-form profile. [2]
Feeding and closure
The source dedicated to Puebla describes a diet of thawed rodents. It also stresses hides and a securely closing enclosure. [2]
Search names and traceability
The former name Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli remains useful for finding this profile, but does not constitute an additional species. Retain locality or commercial lineage separately from the scientific name. [1]
Data to complete
No target weight, incubation protocol or overwintering duration is inferred from membership of the genus Lampropeltis alone.
Checklist
- Verify the animal's identity and origin before acquisition.
- Prepare housing and check measurements before arrival.
- Keep contact details for a veterinarian familiar with this group.
Observations to record
- Meals offered and actually consumed
- Weight, size and body changes
- Environmental measurements and maintenance
- Behaviours, observations and dated events
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Sources
Document-based overview; not a substitute for veterinary advice.
- The Reptile Database — Lampropeltis polyzona
Source accessed - Northampton Reptile Centre — Pueblan Milk Snake Care
Source accessed