Corn Snake

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• Elapha guttatta guttata

• Corn snake is one of the most popular pet snakes.
• Its adaptability as captives, docility, ease of breeding, and varied color phases and pattern types make it a choice for beginners and experienced snake keepers alike.
  
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• Other snake information as follows:

• Terrestrial; Breed in cage it should be large instead of tall because it does not climb much.
• Make sure it is escape-proof, easy to disinfect, free of sharp edges, dry, well ventilated, and hold heat to ensure proper temperatures.
  
• A large water dish should be make available for it to drink or soak in.
  
• It is specially important for one that is going to shed its skin. It would usually excrete in water.

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• Normally corn snake reaches 4ft  (1.2meters)
• Some may get to 6ft  (1.8meters)

• From 5-15 years

• Carnivorous (meat-eating);
• Rodents (e.g. mice, rats), every 5 - 7 days for hatchlings to juveniles; every 7 - 10 days for adults  
  
• Note: 1. Feed it in the dark. 2. Do not ever move your hands near when it is feeding. 3. Do not handle it till a day after the feed.

• Found in southeastern U.S.A. (from Louisiana through the Carolinas, Virginia, and as far north as Maryland and southern New Jersey)

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• Many people like snakes, and keep of snakes as their pets.