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Albino Corn Snake
Albino Corn Snake
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Species: Corn Snake
Scientific Name: Pantherophis guttatus
Origin: Corn snakes are found in woodland and forest regions of the southeastern and central United States, as far west as Kentucky and Louisiana, and as far south as Mexico.
Lifespan: Corn snakes reach adulthood around 3 to 4 years old, and with good care, they can live long lives—15 to 25 years. Some have even lived as long as 30 years.
Size: When newly hatched, corn snakes measure between 8 to 12 inches, while adults can reach 3 to 6 feet in length. Generally, males are shorter than their female counterparts.
Enclosure Type: Many people house their corn snakes in glass aquariums, which can create a nice home, provided that 3 of the 4 glass walls are blocked out to grant your snake privacy and security.
Enclosure Size: At a minimum, your adult corn snake should be housed in a 30-gallon
aquarium, but the more room, the better.
Substrate: Suitable substrates include aspen shavings or chips, cypress mulch, coconut fiber, and orchid bark.
Décor: Recommended decor options include a heavy water dish, multiple hides, climbing branches, and live or artificial plants.
Water: When it comes to water, corn snakes need access to it every day. You must give them fresh water daily. Put the water in a shallow dish. Your corn snake needs to be able to submerge his whole body in the water dish so ensure it is large enough for him to do so.
Temperature: Basking surface: 90°F, Ambient (air temp): 78-82°F, Cool zone: 75°F. At night, temperatures can safely fall to 68°F, which can be maintained with a ceramic heat emitter if necessary. A winter cool-down or “brumation” is recommended for healthy snakes only and is required for successful breeding.
Humidity: Your corn snake enclosure should have an average of 40% to 50% humidity. Keep a close eye on the humidity level in the enclosure and adjust as needed.
Lighting: Just as there is bright daylight in the wild, corn snakes need a distinct day/night cycle in captivity as well. If your snake is housed in a dark room with few windows, add lighting to allow for 12 hours of “daylight” per day.
Type Of Diet: Carnivorous
Types Of Food: Small mammals, frogs, fish, and birds.
Feeding Schedule: Hatchlings should be fed once every 7 days, juveniles should be fed once every 7 to 14 days, and adults should be fed once every 14 to 21 days.
Supplements: No supplements are necessary.
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