Good Environment For Corn Snakes to Set Up

To keep a corn snake at home you would need a good environment set up. The size of the reptile environment is normally measured by the size of the snake, normally the length of the snake = the front and one side of the reptile habitat (3 ft snake = 2 ft x 1 ft reptile habitat).

Wooden reptile vivariums with glass front are best with objects placed in it for the snake to hide. Corn snakes are relatively small therefore you don't need large vivariums unless you have more than 1 snake. In your vivarium you will need a heat mat, water bowl, and a hiding place which will provide your corn snake with a feeling of security. The substrate on the floor of your vivarium or terrarium is very important preferred substrates are reptile bark or paper towels

Corn snakes got their name because they frequent corn sheds to feed on rats and mice in America. They will tolerate a variety of environmental conditions, but it is still important to provide the best living environment such as reptile vivariums which are ideal for keeping your snakes in; they provide a good living environment that will benefit the health and condition of your snake. The size of an average adult snake is 3.9 to 5.9 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m). They are docile by nature and are reluctant to bite and love being handled, which makes them the best beginner pet snake to own. They come in a beautiful variety of colours and patterns.

In the wild corn snakes live 6 to 8 years. In captivity they can live up to 23 years. They are a great pet for children and easy to look after. They are ground dwelling snakes, but can ascend from height if needed. Therefore in your reptile vivarium it is also good idea to provide a branch for climbing. Corn snakes cannot manufacture their own body heat, they have to rely on ambient temperature to raise or lower their internal core temperature. This means that they must have access to at least one area within the vivarium where they can warm themselves. This is achieved by installing an over head heat lamp with a metal reflector above one side of the vivarium to create a basking area or you can provide heat mats. Be careful do not use rocks, they can get to hot and your pet snake will get burnt by wrapping itself around them.