corn snake size

[Corn_Snake1325]

hi i have a 1 foot snake and how maney times do corn snakes grow to 6 foot like 1 out of 5 and whats the normal size for a corn 5 foot?

thanks

[marisa]

I don't think anyone can really say how many times do they reach 6 feet...but some most certaintly do. What you need to remember is normally, the 6 footers are older animals....even a three year old animal has the potential to be 6 feet, although it may not reach that size until it's older.

Most corns do most their growing in the first two years, but they never "stop" growing, it only slows down. Your best bet if you want a 6 footer is to get a baby from above averaged sized parents. Even then its not a 100% sure thing.

Marisa

[Corn_Snake1325]

when they get that big like 4-5 feet are they fast because i have a baby and i dont know

corn_snake

[marisa]

Well corns always move alot. But I know what you mean about only having a baby right now...

Babies are fast, whippy and race around constantly. Adults DO do this sometimes and rarely will just sit there, but as they get larger, because they are larger, its easier to handle them. With age they also calm down quite a bit.

Regular handling is key. Once - twice a week!

Marisa

[vanderkm]

I would say it is uncommon for corns to get to 6 feet, probably under 10% of adults reach that length. Most of the longest seem to be normals, and most of them are males, although there is the occasional large female or other morph. Most of those we have seen are between 3.5 to 4.5 feet by maturity.

Adults can move fast when they want to, but most are quite calm and have more of a tendency to move slowly.

Best of luck with your little one - even though they are hyper, they are so cute and they grow up way too fast.


mary v.