Hondurans were first described by Williams (1978). He considered them the Caribbean versant of Honduras. Honduras, Nicaragua and and probably northeastern Costa Rica, is were the Honduran Milk calls home. They can be found from lowland dry forest to elevations of at least 4756 feet (Porras). There are many valleys and mountains some of which are 9000 feet in elevation.  Throughout Honduras they are probably found in relatively moderate numbers where the right habitat exists. One reason you will see such diversity in color and pattern is that over their vast range their habitat changes drastically. In northern Honduras, and the north coast, they tend to be tangerine or more orange, as do many other species that inhabit the same areas. Hondurans integrated with a least three other sub-species in their range. There is a huge inter gradation zone between Hondurensis and Stuarti. They also merge with Abnorma and possibly with Oligozona. Individuals that display excessive amounts of black tipping are more that likely from higher or cooler regions of its range. Breeding in the wild seems to occur in early to mid April. With eggs being laid in early June. Offspring most likely emerge from there eggs in mid to late August. Three to nine eggs are common with upwards of 15 being recorded in captivity. Young are born about 12-14 inches long. Adults average between four and five feet in the wild, with a few exceptions exceeding six feet. One specimen was imported in the late 70s that was just shy of eight feet long (Porras).   Shannon Brown West Coast Hondurans