Corn Snake
Why would you consider buying a Corn Snake?
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Excellent beginner snakes
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They are good with kids
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Do not require that much maintenance
How much does it cost on a minimum?
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Pet:$40 - $,1000
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Tank:$40 - $150
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Food: $10 - $30
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Heating: $10 - $40
Minimum space requirements
Recommended 20 gallon or higher for adult
What does it like to eat?
Pinky mice
How much does it cost on a regular basis?
$10 - $30
Is it a lot of work to maintain this pet?
No, feed a juvenile corn snake every 7 - 10 days. Feed adults every 14 - 21 days. Spot clean every week, and clean thoroughly every 2 weeks
Does it get stinky
No, as long as you don’t leave leftovers for too long and clean the tank every 2 weeks
Needs in tank
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Heat mat
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Water bowl big enough for the snake to submerge in
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Hot side and cool side
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2 hideouts
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Aspen shavings as substrate
Fun things to know
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Corn snakes are nocturnal
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Corn snakes are most encountered with on summer nights
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Corn snakes sometimes get mistaken for copperheads so they get killed
Useful tips
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The ideal temperature for a corn snake is 75 - 85 degrees F. The night temperature should be around 75 - 80 degrees F
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Keep humidity at 40 - 60%
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Corn snakes love hiding places and branches to climb on
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Corn snakes can carry Salmonella, so take it to the vet before keeping it at home
