I know this may seem silly, but what kind of snake is this?

[Lana's_mom]

Someone wants to trade me this snake for a normal ball python male that I have. He says its a nelsons milk snake. And my kids love the colors, but I no experience in these snakes and because the look kinda like a coral snakes, I wanted people who know more about them to confirm that it is in fact a milk snake and not something else. I had read that some coral snake from asian don't follow the rule of red on black and red on yellow. Thanks for any thoughts. And I know I probably sound silly. But if I bring this snake into my house I want to make sure its harmless.

[John1982]

sinaloan milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum sinaloae)

[rebelrachel13]

Hehe... it's a milk snake... I doubt someone would try and trade a rare and venomous snake for a ball python.

[John1982]

Doh, I didn't read your post.. It could be a nelson's too.. They look so darn similar! Both species are 100% harmless.

[Lana's_mom]

Thanks. I know it sounded silly, lol.

[Zombie]

Looks a lot like a coral snake but isn't. Remember this "red touch yellow kill a fellow, red touch black friend of Jack" if red touches yellow its coral and venomous, if red touches black its a milk snake...

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[wilomn]

I'd bet it's a sinaloan with some pueblan blood in it. Not a big deal, still a good snake.

[Fila]

I was always told Red touch Yella, Kill a fella, Black touch red,
you'll never be dead

*Fila*

Looks a lot like a coral snake but isn't. Remember this "red touch yellow kill a fellow, red touch black friend of Jack" if red touches yellow its coral and venomous, if red touches black its a milk snake...

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[Annarose15]

Thanks. I know it sounded silly, lol.

Nothing silly about knowing what you're bringing into your house and around your family.

[Lana's_mom]

Thanks everyone for the information. We went ahead and got the milk snake. My kiddos love the bright colors, so everyone is happy. Thanks again.