Snake

Corn Snake

The Corn Snake is a colourful, docile snake native to North America. Active, curious, and excellent for beginners. They come in a huge variety of colour morphs....

Height (male)

120–180 cm

Weight (male)

0.3–0.9 kg

Lifespan

15–20 years

Grooming

Low — regular enclosure cleaning, humidity monitoring, shedding assistance if needed

Exercise

Requires minimum 120 cm vivarium

Origin

United States (southeast)

Coat Type

Smooth scales — normal, amelanistic, snow, lavender, anery (morphs)

Size

Medium

Temperament

Docile, active, curious, hardy, tolerant

Good with children Good with dogs

Exercise & Care

Exercise: Requires minimum 120 cm vivarium. They need hiding spots, climbing branches, and a water bowl for soaking.

Grooming: Low — regular enclosure cleaning, humidity monitoring, shedding assistance if needed.

Coat: Smooth scales — normal, amelanistic, snow, lavender, anery (morphs)

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Respiratory infections, mites, scale rot, mouth rot, egg binding (females)

Origin

United States (southeast)

Size category

Medium

About the Corn Snake

The Corn Snake is a colourful, docile snake native to North America. Active, curious, and excellent for beginners. They come in a huge variety of colour morphs.

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