Might be getting a corn snake

J-Man · 03-14-04, 04:59 PM

Hey, my friend has an amel (about 1.5 ft) that he can't care for anymore. I'm probably going to be taking it and I was wondering if caring for corns is pretty much universal throughout all morphs? And, if somebody could please post some links to some good care sheets, I would appreciate it.

Thanks,
Jeremy

sapphire_moon · 03-14-04, 08:41 PM

yes, it sholdn't matter what color they are.

Just google it, "corn snake care sheets"

basic info though.

Have the cage set up and temps regulated BEFORE getting the snake

temps- 80-85 hot side 70-75 cool side

2 hides (some say they don't need it, if yours uses it's hides then just leave them there)

Humidity- I've had perfect shed in 22% humidity and in 44% humidity. So house/room humidity should be fine. If you feel the need to though spray the cage with a spray bottle when in shed.

and of course a water bowl.

Substrate-since it is from a friend you will want to use newspaper/paper towel for atleast 3 wks, to check for mites, and maybe have a fecal tested.
After that put it on anything you want (except cedar, pine or sand )

I personally use aspen shavings and my corn LOVES to tunnell through there.

and you might want to pick up "The Corn Snake Manual" by Kathy Love