![]() guttatus), the Great Plains rat snake ( P. guttatus has been suggested to be split into three species: the corn snake ( P. emoryi), but is still occasionally treated as a subspecies of the corn snake by hobbyists. The latter has since been split off as its own species ( P. guttatus) described here and the Great Plains rat snake ( P. Until 2002, the corn snake was considered to have two subspecies: the nominate subspecies ( P. The corn snake can be distinguished from a copperhead by the corn snake's brighter colors, slender build, slim head, round pupils, and lack of heat-sensing pits. This black and white checker pattern is similar to Indian corn which is where the name corn snake may have come from. The belly has distinctive rows of alternating black and white marks. The natural corn snake is usually orange or brown bodied with large red blotches outlined in black down their backs. The record for the oldest corn snake in captivity was 32 years and 3 months. In the wild, it usually lives around ten to fifteen years, but in captivity can live to an age of 23 years or more. Description Īs an adult the corn snake may have a total length (including tail) of 61–182 cm (2.00–5.97 ft). The corn snake is also referred to as a red rat snake. The Oxford English Dictionary cites this usage as far back as 1675, whilst other sources maintain that the corn snake is so-named because the distinctive, nearly-checkered pattern of the snake's belly scales resembles the kernels of variegated corn. The corn snake is named for the species' regular presence near grain stores, where it preys on mice and rats that eat harvested corn ( maize). The corn snake is beneficial to humans because it helps to control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease. Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead ( Agkistrodon contortrix) and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, the corn snake lacks functional venom and is harmless. It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States. The species subdues its small prey by constriction. The corn snake ( Pantherophis guttatus), sometimes called red rat snake, is a species of North American rat snake in the family Colubridae. Once the lump is gone after 4-5 feedings, then you can move up to the next size mouse.A close-up portrait Gravid female Young corn snake A mouse as thick as the thickest part of their body is great. We feed them once a week, and are offered for sale at a minimum of 5 feedings with no skips. The Corn snakes for sale are all captive bred, and domestic raised. We maintain our corn snakes at about 80-82f on the cool side, and about 88-90f on the warm side to help digestion. We like to give them branches to climb on as baby corn snakes love to climb. They are usually late afternoon, night time travelers, so if you set up a very low light in a room, you may be able to observe them explore their habitat at night hunting. Its always recommended to leave wild snakes alone! Buying a corn snake that is captive bred will be much more enjoyable, and easier to maintain then a wild caught corn snake. We have probably the largest in stock selection of Corn Snakes anywhere!Ĭorn Snakes originally come from Eastern United States, and many first time snake keepers probably had a corn snake they found as a first pet. All of Snakes at Sunset‘s corn snakes for sale are top quality, captive -bred animals. Corn Snakes make great breeding projects or pets. All of ours feed on live a minimum of 5 times before shipping. We have a gorgeous variety of corn snakes for sale at great prices. ![]() As this is a live animal, there will be aesthetic variations.Īll Snakes Are Captive Bred Unless Otherwise NotedĬorn Snakes are the original best pet snake. ![]()
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