The nocturnal generalization is not completely true. Adult milks can be active during the day but most younger milks will cower in their hides day and night.
Consider designing a cage display that gives the snake a feeling of security with a log/branch jumble, some rocks or caves and even plastic plants to burrow into. Then remove some as time goes on and the snake becomes comfortable in the cage.
I would always provide a hide for any milk - they do need a retreat.
Jeff


>>How active are milksnakes compared to kingsnakes?
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>>I'm thinking of getting one but what bums me out is that I read that they're nocturnal.
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>>Does that necessarily mean that he wont move as much during the daytime?
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>>I'm very happy with my calking because he's quite active and he's my first snake. I would just like to make an educated choice on whether or not a milksnake is for me.
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