Name: Corn snake
Lifespan: 6-8 years
Average price: $60
Class: Easy Diet:
-As babies: Pinky mouse every 2 weeks
-As adults: Mouse every 2 weeks Heating: Heat mat Lighting: None
Tank:
-As babies: 10 Gallon
-As adults: 20 Gallon
Substrate: Felt or Snake mat or Bioactive
Mental stimulation: Hide
Water: Water dish that they can somewhat soak in
Humidity: Soak to help stuck shed
Sexing: Put thumbs on either size of cloaca and push slightly. One big thing = Female. Two little things = Male
Training: Some can be bell trained and arm trained
Pros:
-Hardy
-Better at handling than most snakes
-Smaller
-Usually wont bite (even if they did it wouldn't hurt)
-Can be found at PetSmart
-Active
Cons:
-Faster
-Can be squished easier than say like a Ball Python
-More likely to bite than most bigger snakes
Breeding:
-10-30 eggs per clutch up to 2 times
-60-75 day incubation period
-Brumate at 40-60 degrees (F) for about 3 months
-Should be at least 18 months of age before breeding
-Tub sizes for breeding:
-Baby: Should be about a 6qt tub
-Adult: Should be at least a 28qt tub
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