Common Name:

 Eastern Milksnake
Scientific Name:
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum
Etymology:
Genus:

Lampropeltis is derived from the Greek words lampros which means "radiant" and pelta meaning "small shields".
 Species:
triangulum  is derived from the Latin word triangulus which means "having three angles".
 Subspecies:
triangulum  is derived from the Latin word triangulus which means "having three angles".
Vernacular Names:
Adder, chin snake, checkered adder, chicken snake, cow-sucker, highland adder, house moccasin, leopard-spotted snake, milk sucker, sand-king, sachem snake, thunder-and-lightning snake.
Average Length:
24 - 36 in. (61 - 90 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
42.2 in. (107.3 cm)
Record length:
52 in. (132.1 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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