I have a 7 year old jungle corn snake...

[cyryan]

Hi, I just bought a 7 year old jungle corn snake from a friend and would like to obtain some sound reliable advise on caring for him. Does anyone know where I look online?

Thanks!

[infernalis]

Look no further, you came to the right place ;)

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[marvelfreak]

Hello and welcome! Any question you have feel free to ask. We have tons of helpful people here. So what do you need to know? Oh and we love to see pictures of your snake and set up.

[SnakeyJay]

Yeh definately at the right place.. Good luck with ur new corn.

[Lankyrob]

Welcome, Jungle corns have the same needs and requirements of "normal" corns. So you need a 3 or 4foot viv, 86f hot spot, couple of hides minimum, waterbowl etc etc

Any specific questions just let us know - lots of corn owners on here! :)

[stephanbakir]

hot spot is important but remember to add a temperature gradient so the snake can cool or heat himself as he needs.

[ilovemypets1988]

hi and welcome to the wonderful world of snake keeping, corns snakes are brilliant "beginner" snake as they are relatively easy to care for and readily accepts regular handling from (excuse the expression) novices and those who r nervous.

what you would need to know is, the viv should be 4ft (depends on the actual size of the snake), there should be a maximum hot spot temp of 28-29c (heat mats is better - also known as UTH), cool end around the 20c (soz but i dont know the conversion from celcius to far.), fresh water at least every other day, at least 1 hide - although its recommended to have 1 at each end (1 in warm end and the other in the cool end), thas really about it, the substrate cant be sand, but theres aspen, wood chips (beech) out there or u can go for the really cheap option and use paper towel, its upto your taste and wants what is inside the viv aslong as the above requirements are met.

soz for the long winded reply btw lol

[Lankyrob]

I would just say that Corns only need a 3foot viv - they can be in a four foot viv but three is fine for their whole lives.

[reptile65]

I would just say that Corns only need a 3foot viv - they can be in a four foot viv but three is fine for their whole lives.

Agreed. A 20 gallon long tank is considered the standard minimum for an adult corn.

[sassy_snake_lady]

I keep my 2 jungles at a slightly higher warm end temp like kings so around 32c.

I have found my 2 to be like corns in the way they handle but like kings in every other way especially feeding response!

3ft viv is usually fine for an adult although mine are kept in rubs.

[ilovemypets1988]

I keep my 2 jungles at a slightly higher warm end temp like kings so around 32c.

I have found my 2 to be like corns in the way they handle but like kings in every other way especially feeding response!

3ft viv is usually fine for an adult although mine are kept in rubs.

you do realize that the snake in question is a jungle corn

[sassy_snake_lady]

you do realize that the snake in question is a jungle corn

Hahhahaha of course I do!

Do you know what a jungle corn is???

Of course I know as I own 2!!

[belovedboas]

Welcome to the forum that will answer any questions you have, their is a lot of knowledgeable corn snake keepers on here..I am not an expert on the species but have owned many and they are relatively easy to care for. Ask away and many shall answer lol:)

[ilovemypets1988]

Hahhahaha of course I do!

Do you know what a jungle corn is???

Of course I know as I own 2!!

yes i do know what a jungle corn is, otherwise i wouldnt ask if u knew the topic was about 1

[sassy_snake_lady]

yes i do know what a jungle corn is, otherwise i wouldnt ask if u knew the topic was about 1

Sorry, I really don't understand why you questioned me? Please explain if you feel there is something wrong with the advice I have given??

[ilovemypets1988]

I keep my 2 jungles at a slightly higher warm end temp like kings so around 32c.

I have found my 2 to be like corns in the way they handle but like kings in every other way especially feeding response!

3ft viv is usually fine for an adult although mine are kept in rubs.

this part just came across wrong and seemed as though you were talking about kings thas why i asked if you new that the snake in question was a corn, just to make sure thas all

even though they r hybrids of corns and kings, i was just trying to make sure that you new that the thread was all about a corn snake

[sassy_snake_lady]

this part just came across wrong and seemed as though you were talking about kings thas why i asked if you new that the snake in question was a corn, just to make sure thas all

even though they r hybrids of corns and kings, i was just trying to make sure that you new that the thread was all about a corn snake

The thread is not about a corn snake. The thread is a bout a Jungle corn which is a king x corn. Therefore I was pointing out that they have the personalities of both snakes. My Jungles handle like a corn, so calm and placid but feed like kings, so fast and agressive.

So there was nothing wrong with what I put.

[27233a]

this part just came across wrong and seemed as though you were talking about kings thas why i asked if you new that the snake in question was a corn, just to make sure thas all

even though they r hybrids of corns and kings, i was just trying to make sure that you new that the thread was all about a corn snake

wow someone needs to re-read topics an posts before he questions people i think, clearly stats jungle corn, yet u just stated this was a corn question how silly must u feel

[Marica]

Sorry, I really don't understand why you questioned me? Please explain if you feel there is something wrong with the advice I have given??

I think the misunderstanding is due to the fact that the abbreviation "jungle" is commonly used in reference to jungle jags, not jungle corns.

All the advise given above is pretty good. Depending on the size of your jungle corn (which I hear can get bigger than the basic corn) a slightly larger cage might be required. For a terrestrial snake one suggested formula is the length and depth of your enclosure should equal about the length of your snake. Otherwise all the basics have been covered (hides, water, heat gradient) and any extras (substrate, decor) are up to your personal preference.

I would love to see some pictures of your jungle corn.

[sassy_snake_lady]

I think the misunderstanding is due to the fact that the abbreviation "jungle" is commonly used in reference to jungle jags, not jungle corns.

All the advise given above is pretty good. Depending on the size of your jungle corn (which I hear can get bigger than the basic corn) a slightly larger cage might be required. For a terrestrial snake one suggested formula is the length and depth of your enclosure should equal about the length of your snake. Otherwise all the basics have been covered (hides, water, heat gradient) and any extras (substrate, decor) are up to your personal preference.

I would love to see some pictures of your jungle corn.

I thought that but then he told me the thread was about a corn snake??

Anyway, we all know what we are talking about now so it's all good lol

My jungle corns are both adult and they are 4ft in length :)

[Marica]

My jungle corns are both adult and they are 4ft in length :)

Hmm, good to know. Not sure where I had heard/read that they usually get bigger, but I suppose that's how incorrect information is spread :rolleyes: I guess any corn or corn cross will be around 4 feet with the occasional extremes no matter lineage.

[sassy_snake_lady]

Hmm, good to know. Not sure where I had heard/read that they usually get bigger, but I suppose that's how incorrect information is spread :rolleyes: I guess any corn or corn cross will be around 4 feet with the occasional extremes no matter lineage.

Depends on the type of king. Mine are Durango Mountain King cross so not that big. :)