Milk snakes can thrive in a variety of habitats. They are usually found near forest edges, but can also be found in open woodlands, prairies and grasslands, near streams and rivers, on rocky hillsides, and in suburban areas and farmlands. Milk snakes are not rare but are secretive, so are rarely seen.

What habitat do milk snakes live in?

Milk snakes have one of the widest geographical distributions of any snake. They can be found east of the Rockies, from Central America to southern Canada. Although they prefer woodland habitats, they can thrive in semi-arid environments, prairies, rocky and mountainous areas, and occasionally marshes and wetlands.

How do milk snakes survive?

Behavior. Milk snakes are generally solitary and primarily nocturnal, being most active at night and dusk. When it is wet or cool outside, they sometimes venture out during the day, according to Montana Outdoors magazine. On hot days, milk snakes usually stay under rocks, logs or in burrows.