Its specific name (triangulum) is Latin for "triangle" and refers to the three colors found on the scales of the species (red, black, and yellow).

[2] The Honduran milk snake's base color is red with distinct rings or bands of black and yellow.

[4] The Honduran milk snake inhabits low to medium elevations of the tropical areas of Honduras, Nicaragua, and Northeastern Costa Rica.

Honduran milk snakes adapt well to captivity due to their relative ease of care and docile nature, and their moderate size and brilliant colors make them impressive and attractive pets.

[6] A two-headed albino Honduran milk snake (which are extremely rare) named Medusa was bought by record producer Todd Ray[7]