Tame corn snakes will not bite if you respect them. Be sure to keep them in your sight or else they will slither away. When tame, adults can be handled and will not mind at all. Let them learn slowly that you mean no harm. This is simply their way of defense, and it should not hurt. Your snake will learn your scent, and will adjust.ĭo not be surprised if babies nip you. If you feel they are too nervous to be handled, once a day you can set your hand in the tank near the snake. When you first purchase a corn snake, they may try to escape your grasp when you are holding it. This makes them faster, and they never seem to get tired. These snakes are slender, and do not grow thick around like the ball python. If you do purchase one, you must keep in mind that they will live up to 20 years if you provide the right care. Baby corn snakes start out at about 10-14 inches long. After the many years of breeding corn snakes, there are many colors and variations of patterns. They are known to be able to thrive in nearly any environment such as field, forests, and farm areas.Ĭorn snakes will grow an average of 3-5 feet long. These snakes are found in the southern half of the US and Mexico.
At first farmers thought they ate the corn, but like most snakes, they eat mice and frogs. Corn snakes are related to the rat snake, and they have much of the same care.Ĭorn snakes got their name because they were discovered in cornfields. They are active, unlike many pythons and boas, and don't get too large. Corn snakes (Elaphe guttatus) or red rat snakes are one of the best beginner snakes to own.
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