Corn Snake

Breed: Corn Snake
Scientific name: Pantherophis guttatus
Place of Origin: North America
Classification: Rat Snake
Average Price: R500 - R1,200

Size Category: medium
Avg. Height: 150 cm.
Avg. Weight: 0.5 to 1 Kg.
Avg. Lifespan: 15 to 20 years.

Colours:
Orange, red, black, white (hundreds of morphs including albino, snow, lavender).

Covering:
scales

Vocalisation level:
quiet

Temprament:
Extremely docile, curious, and reluctant to bite. An excellent choice for beginner snake keepers.

Trainability:
difficult

Diet type: carnivore
Feeding frequency: Every 7-10 days for adults, fed appropriately sized rodents.

Foods to avoid:
N/A

Health Concerns:
Very hardy; can suffer from common reptile ailments like respiratory infections or mites if care is poor.

Recommended Supplements:
Not required.

Grooming:
Requires proper humidity to shed correctly in one piece.

Exercise:
Needs an appropriately sized enclosure with secure hides and climbing branches.

Handling:
Very safe and easy to handle.
Ideal Location:
Nationwide, requires a controlled indoor terrarium.

Space Requirements:
Minimum 1m long terrarium for an adult.

Climate Suitability: temperate

Temperature Range: Hot spot 28-30°C, cool side 22-24°C

Humidity Range: Moderate (40-50%)