Description
This Extreme Hypo Honduran Milk Snake Male (#11524-17) is a high-contrast, selectively bred colubrid for the intermediate to advanced keeper. Its dramatically reduced black pigment showcases vibrant red and white banding, creating a cleaner, brighter appearance than standard hypo morphs. We’ve had this specific animal on our shelves since Q1 2025, and customer feedback confirms its health and the accuracy of our listings.
Stand-Out Features
- Extreme Hypo Expression: Exhibits a significant reduction of melanin (black pigment), resulting in intensely bright red and clean white bands with minimal dark speckling.
- Proven Health & Hardiness: This is a captive-bred male from a proven bloodline, known for reliable feeding on frozen/thawed rodents and a calm disposition typical of the species.
- Striking Visual Appeal: The combination of hypo genetics creates a snake with exceptional color saturation and pattern clarity, a standout in any collection.
- Ideal Project Animal: A prime candidate for breeding projects aimed at enhancing hypo traits or combining with other morphs like Tangerine or Anerythristic.
- Manageable Adult Size: Honduran Milk Snakes reach a manageable 4 to 5 feet, making them easier to house and handle than larger constrictors.
Technical Data
| Species | Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis |
| Morph | Extreme Hypo |
| Sex | Male (Probed) |
| Animal ID | #11524-17 |
| Weight (measured) | 7.6 oz |
| Feeding Status | Readily accepts F/T pinky mice |
| Current Housing | 10-gallon quarantine enclosure |
| Genetic Potential | 100% Het for Extreme Hypo |
Your Questions Answered
How does “Extreme Hypo” differ from a standard Hypo Honduran Milk Snake?
It’s a matter of degree. Standard hypo reduces black pigment. Extreme Hypo, through selective breeding, pushes this reduction further, resulting in even cleaner, brighter bands with less residual dark speckling between scales, offering a more visually striking animal.
What is the typical temperament for this snake?
Honduran Milk Snakes are generally docile but can be initially nervous. With regular, gentle handling, they calm down considerably. This male has been consistently tractable during our care. They are not prone to biting but may musk if startled.
Is this snake a good choice for a beginner?
While hardy, their specific humidity and enclosure security needs place them better with an intermediate keeper. A beginner should first master husbandry with a more forgiving species like a Corn Snake before stepping up to the care requirements of a Milk Snake.
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