Introduction
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When people think of pets, the first ones that come to mind are the classic choices – cats, dogs, birds, hamsters, and other usual domesticated animals. Well, we can safely assume that you are obviously interested in snakes or have already had previous experience in handling one before that’s why you’re reading this book – and that’s awesome! Keep reading!
Pantherophisguttatus, more commonly known as the Corn Snake, gets its name from the corn-like pattern on its skin. Its belly in particular looks similar to Indian corn. In the wild, their colors are combinations of yellow, orange, brown, and black.
Corn snakes are native to the southeastern portion of the United States and are relatively small and harmless as they are non-venomous, making it the perfect pet snake for the beginner snake keeper.
This species is a member of the Colubridea family; the most common family of snakes, which Encyclopedia Britannica defines as “characterized by the complete absence of hind limbs, the absence or considerable reduction of the left lung, and the lack of teeth on the premaxilla and usually having a loose facial structure, relatively few head scales, and ventral scales as wide as the body.” This family of snakes also includes Corn Snakes, milk snakes, and rat snakes. However, one must still take caution in caring for a corn snake. While they are non-venomous, the corn snake subdues its prey by constriction. And of course, it doesn’t hurt to be extra-careful of bites, too.
This blog will guide you on what a corn snake needs and exercising caution in approaching your pet or soon-to-be pet. You will learn their behaviors, what to watch out for, what to feed them, and what you need to be a responsible keeper. It will also provide information you need to know to decide whether or not you want to take care of this fascinating pet. Turn the page to start learning more about the attractive and friendly corn snake! The serpent world awaits!
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Breeding and Raising of Corn Snakes
If you find that you actually want to breed corn snakes, keep in mind that there is much more you need to know besides the basics of taking care of a growing corn snake. In this chapter, we will discuss how to breed and raise your corn snakes to keep or sell. Who knows, you …
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Corn Snake Care Sheet
Congratulate yourself! You are now on your way to becoming a very well-informed and pro-active Corn Snake owner! Finishing this book is a huge milestone for you and your future or present pet, but before this ultimate guide comes to a conclusion, keep in mind the most important things you have acquired through reading …
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Ease and Cost of Care
Purchase Price: $30 or more A basic corn snake would cost you around $30. Others sell hybrids or corn snakes with unique colors and shades, and these would usually cost you around $69 or more. Glass Aquarium: around $100 Get your corn snake a bigger tank so you won’t have to replace the tank when …
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Training and Taming Your Corn Snake
Corn Snake can be great pets for those who take time to learn on how to properly take care of them. This chapter will give you a whole lot of tips on to be a great owner of a Corn Snake including points on how to properly tame them, handle them, and introduce them to …
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Tips for Feeding Pre-Killed Prey to your Corn Snakes
Your Corn Snake might take immediately to pre-killed prey but if your snake is a little bit picky, the following tips might be helpful: Rub the live prey that your Corn Snake prefers against the pre-killed prey before putting in in the terrarium Prepare a dish of warm chicken broth and dip the pre-killed prey …
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Tips for Bathing a Corn Snake
Bathing a pet snake is a simple and straightforward process – but with loads of benefits for your pet. An occasional bath for your Corn Snake can therefore go a long way to having a happy and healthy snake. Bathing can help relieve constipation in your snake, and it can also kill mites and …
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Purchasing Your Corn Snake
Now that you know more about the Corn Snake, you are ready to consider the costs of keeping one and convince your family, roommates, or anyone living with you not to worry about your corn snake. You also have to consider the negative response to your pet – both from guests and your housemates. Convincing …
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Pros and Cons of Keeping Corn Snakes
Each snake breed is different. While keeping a corn snake is a good experience, it may not be for everyone. One must carefully assess the positive and negative things about keeping a snake, and the particular breed of snake they want to keep. This section outlines the pros and cons of keeping a Corn Snake. …
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Nutritional Needs of Corn Snakes
While feeding your Corn Snake might seem strange and difficult, it is actually fairly simple. You have to take in mind that snakes are predators and meat-eaters, so you have to see how comfortable you are with feeding animals to your snake before actually getting one as a pet. Corn Snake covers a broad spectrum …
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Maintenance for Your Corn Snake
Having a pet snake is something different and sometimes, maintenance can be a struggle. It truly comes with a great deal of responsibility. If you happen to decide to buy your own Corn Snake, you have to be sure that you can provide their necessities so that it will stay healthy and happy. This chapter …
