What do you need to take care of a corn snake?

Cleaning. Corn snakes, as with most pets, require a clean environment to thrive. We recommend a spot clean as often as possible (every day) and a full clean every 4 weeks or so. If you are keeping the snake in a bio-active enclosure you can spot clean and monitor the enclosure.

What do Hypo corn snakes eat?

What do corn snakes eat? Mice should be your corn snake’s most common food, but you can feed them other prey, such as suitably sized quails or rats. Make sure prey is thoroughly defrosted and the width is no greater than 1.5 times the widest part of the snake’s body.

Do corn snakes need a light?

With corn snakes, they can survive with no special lighting. However, to enhance the viewing of your snakes, a fluorescent light that emits low amounts of UVB, such as a ZooMed Reptisun bulb, can be used. Use of a red light or a heat pad is recommended if you want a heat source that can be left on 24 hours a day.

Does a corn snake need a heat lamp?

The short answer: Like all reptiles, corn snakes need some kind of supplemental heat when housed in captivity. You can provide this heat in a number of ways, including specialized heat lamps, mats and tapes.

How often do corn snakes drink water?

As a general guideline, feed your snake after it has defecated. Corn snakes need water every day, but most people probably will not see their snake drink. A corn snake should be housed in at least a 20-gallon tank with a secure top, as they are known to be escape artists.

Do snakes need a basking light?

So, do snakes need heat lamps? Snakes do require a heat lamp or under-cage heating pads, to offer warm zones where they can bask and get energy. Snakes cannot produce their own heat; they are ectothermic. They depend on their environment to keep them at top functioning temperatures.

What is a hypo Bloodred corn snake?

Hypo Bloodred Corn Snake. This corn snake was created by combining both the Hypomelanistic and Bloodred genes. Adding the Hypo gene removes some of the dark pigment which lightens the bloodred color. The bloodred gene eliminates the belly checkers.

How do you take care of a corn snake at night?

Don’t forget to set day and night light patterns – consider using a timer and setting 12 hours light followed by 12 hours dark. Humidity – a hygrometer measures the humidity, which should be around 40-50%, which is essential to keep your corn snake’s skin healthy and prevent breathing problems.

What should the humidity be in a corn snake enclosure?

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. Some good ways to increase humidity in your snake’s enclosure would be to add a moist hide or place the water bowl over the under-tank heating element.

What do you need for a corn snake vivarium?

Corn snake vivariums – temperature and lighting. An adult needs a vivarium that matches their length, allowing them to stretch out fully, and the minimum width and height must be a third of their length. Make sure it’s a secure and solid material that holds heat and will prevent escape.