CORN SNAKES

Corn snakes are beautiful snakes that are commonly kept due to their easy handle ability. They are perfect for beginners and come in a wide variety of colours and patterns. Corn snakes are native to Eastern and Midwestern parts of North America. Some people may even find them in their own backyard. Because corn snakes come from North America they are kept differently than tropical species like Boas and Pythons. They can be kept at room temperature and have low requirements. Corn snakes are considered a smaller species maxing out at around 4'ft maintaining a slender appearance. Corn snakes are part of the colubrid family. A corn snake makes a great pet for just about anyone!

HOUSING

Housing a corn snake is quite simple. A small 24ich" enclosure or 30qt tub is recommended for juveniles. Eventually moving into a 3'ft long enclosure into adulthood. Glass enclosures are acceptable for corn snakes as holding heat isn't as big of a priority as it is when keeping a tropical species. Corn snakes prefer lots of space to explore and lots of hiding places. Providing adequate space for your corn snake will be required. Making sure the enclosure is secure is very important. Corn snakes are great escape artists and move fast, so making sure the enclosure is secured each day will be essential. With any snake a pvc enclosure with a lock is always recommended.

TEMPERATURE

Native to North America, these snakes do fine at a room temperature. You can provide a basking lamp that brings the basking spot temperature to 78 - 80ﾟF. Corn snakes are kept in captivity more often than others because maintaining temperatures is very easy. Avoid overheating your corn snake, as this can be fatal. Temperature should not exceed 90ﾟF for extended periods of time.

HUMIDITY

Your corn snakes enclosure should have a humidity range between 40% and 50% this will help your corn snake its shed skin very easily and keep your corn snake healthy.

SUBSTRATE

Corn snakes love to borrow so providing a thick amount of substrate will be important. Aspen bedding is definitely recommended and putting a substantial amount will be required.

GROWTH

Corn snakes are a smaller species that we keep in captivity. Juveniles are about a foot in length with adults growing to around 4'ft. A corn snake will reach adulthood in about 2 years of age.

FEEDING

Juvenile corn snakes should be fed once a week. Starting on pinkies and increasing size as they grow. Your adult corn snake should be fed every 2 to 3 weeks. To choose the appropriate size rodent for your snake, look to the thickets part of its body and that is the size of rodent you will feed your corn snake.

HANDLING

Corn snakes are very easy to handle and usually are very friendly. They love to move around and explore. Corn snakes can be handled by children and make amazing family pets.

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