Corn snakes are widely distributed across much of North America, most commonly seen in more rural areas. Indeed, it is believed the name “corn snake” comes from the fact that historically they are most commonly found around agricultural fields and barns piled high with winter livestock fodder. As a result, it’s not uncommon to come …
One of the reasons why corn snakes are such popular pet snakes is down to their size. They’re large enough to be safely handled without the risk of hurting them, but small enough to be easily accommodated in the home. Hatchling corn snakes can be very small indeed, measuring in at less than 30cm in …
Providing the right temperature for your pet corn snake is of vital importance. Fortunately, this is easy to achieve thanks to the range of equipment now available. In this article we’ll discuss the perfect temperature for your corn snake, and how to achieve this easily and cheaply. Does a Corn Snake Need Heating? Corn snakes …
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes due to their docile nature, ease of care and low cost of purchase. Like all snakes, however, the key to a long and healthy life for your pet is in the provision of a suitable enclosure. A corn snake enclosure should meet all of the …
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet reptiles kept by hobbyists today. Like all snakes, they are carnivores, capturing and eating whatever they can fit into their mouths. This means, as a pet owner, that you must be willing to feed your corn snake on other animals; sadly a corn snake isn’t likely …
So you’ve chosen your corn snake enclosure – the next step is to setup the cage properly so that you’re ready to bring home your snake. In this article we’ll discuss the equipment that you’ll be needing, together with how to set everything up correctly the first time. Corn Snake Bedding First and foremost you’re …
Corn snakes and ball pythons are two of the most popular pet snakes. They’re both great pets, but they have a lot in common with each other. This can make it difficult to decide on which one is best for you. In this article we’ll try and help you make that decision. Over the years …
A corn snake’s lifespan can depend on a variety of factors. In the wild, of course, they are in danger of predation or of being run over when crossing a road. As a result, the lifespan of a wild corn snake is likely to be around 6-8 years in total. Pet corn snakes can be …
Corn snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes available. A common question among new keepers is “do corn snakes bite?” Generally speaking the answer is “no” – corn snakes rarely bite. However they are capable of biting and there are instances where a bite may become more likely. In this article we’ll look …