Care Sheet for Corn SnakesAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 4.50 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 05/25/2007 |
Main Category: | Snakes |
Sub Category: | Corn Snakes |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | My name |
Years Experience: | 3 to 5 Years |
Species: | Corn Snake |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | most north american ratsnakes
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Sexing and Characteristics: | Have them probed by a vet or experienced herp keeper |
Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | A water bowl big enough for them to soak in and change the water every day or two.
I use aspen shavings, but you can use care fresh, avoid pine or cedar shavings |
Lighting and UVB: | No UVB necessary |
Temperatures and Humidity: | 80-85 degrees F on the hot side, and allow room temperature for the cool side.
relatively low humidity |
Heating and Equipment: | I use under tank heaters, and incandescent light bulbs for added heat in the day and photo period |
Caging Provided: | I have one in 45 gallon long and one other in a plastic tub with holes in the sides for air.
I will be getting new cages soon.
a 20 gallon long with a secure lid is ok for most adults, but i would recommend at least 30 gallon |
Diet: | Carnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Rodent about the size of the snakes widest point or up to 1 1/2 times the size of the snake, remember it is easier for them to digest 2 small prey items than 1 big one,
I feed F/T
every 4-5 days for a hatchling and 7-10 days for adults |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | None needed |
Maintenance: | Spot clean the cage daily, change the bedding every 2 weeks or so |
Some Words on this Species: | RAT SNAKES ARE THE BEST SNAKES EVER!!!! |
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