Corn Snake Complete Care Guide 

I really like your videos. You express yourself well, you don't ramble, and you give off a positive vibe. Keep up the good work.

"Tap water in my area is pretty darn clean" -Canadian talking smack

I really appreciated your note on gloves! As I recently learned, I’m NOT afraid of handling snakes, but it’s so validating to hear someone with many snakes say that it’s ok to be nervous and suggest a solution that isn’t “don’t be!” Great video!

I love that you mentioned using gloves. I just got my corn snake (I used to be so afraid of snakes) I started off holding my snake with gloves and after three days I am finally holding him without them.

Really helpful video thank you! Literally got a Cornsake the day after I moved in at Uni. First time owning one as I've only had dogs in the past and I couldn't bring my own dog from home but I was allowed a small pet. She came from some owners that didn't have enough time for her but now she's a lil spoiled noodle. She's so shy though bless her.

Just wanted to say the snake saying "i has big brain" made me laugh :D this video was really helpful as well!! thank you so much and please keep making them :)

My family was given a corn snake about 7 years ago. I was too young to handle or understand anything then, and my parents were afraid of it so he never got handled. They also never learned that enclosures should have certain standards like a warm and cool side etc. My corn snake has lived in a tank with just a hide and water dish for the majority of his 7 years with us- no temperature or humidity gauges, special substrate, anything. He’s always seemed very healthy and never raised any concerns. Now that i’m older and have done a lot of research on reptiles, i’m wondering if changing his environment would stress him out too much? If i did give him a heat gradient and other things, would he be okay? He unfortunately had lived in a tank where his bedding wasn’t even changed in about 2 years all until yesterday when I finally moved him in to a new enclosure. I’m worried if i tried caring for him in a precise way like reptile owners tell you to- how would he react? I would also like tips on how to begin handling him? I’ve been following guidelines for new snakes because I can’t find anything like my situation. This guys is 7 years old already so he’s fairly docile, just confused as to what i’m doing when i’m holding him. I just don’t want to stress him out a lot and i’m not sure how to prevent that. If anyone could help me out i’d really appreciate it.

I really like your channel! I’m new but my dad said once I get my black belt I can get a corn snake!! I’m exited it’s coming up soon! I’m looking at their care your videos are awesome and very Helpful

Watching this in 2023, and it is amazing that you said you were aiming for 300 subs when you put this out! Happy to have found this video and glad to see you are doing well with your channel!

Don't know how your not a huge youtuber best reptile on I've seen

Great video Adam, thanks. I bought my first snake ever last month a beautiful 2 year old sun-kissed male corn snake named Sid Vicious, he's not vicious but is a Sid. He cost me £50 with a complete vivarium setup. I live on the Isle of Wight, in southern England so we don't get a big variety of reptiles here as you do across the pond. I'm 70 next year so he'll probably outlive me. I got him some adult frozen mice and thought he'll never swallow them, he gobbles them down no problem although one tail first. 2 weeks ago he went into his hide and only came out for his meals and to poop which had me worried. This morning solved my worries when I saw a complete shed skin on his substrate, he was only going through his shedding cycle, now he's much brighter and out and about again. Just thought I'd post this to help other fuss-pots like me. Keep 'em coming buddy.

Aw man, I just noticed your sweater... I left Canada about 10 years ago, I loved the Split Crow! Dude! Lol, feeling all nostalgic now! Great video!

I laughed when I saw your corn snake’s name, we call ours Maize. (Short for Mazikeen Snakerdoodle). She’s super docile, and spoiled. This was a great video, super well put together, upbeat. One suggestion for humidity for sheds with corn snakes who don’t need a lot of humidity, I give our girl a humid hide in her warm hide once she goes into blue, bumps up the humidity when she needs it and can be removed when she doesn’t. She has perfect sheds with it and won’t leave it when she’s in shed.

In Germany it is illegal to keep Coen Snakes in a rack system. The Tank shuld also be 123 gallons (1 * 0,5 * 0,5) * Length of your Snake. Corn Snakes want to climb so you definitely should give them the option to do so.

I'm scared of poison snakes but, ratsnakes I like them because they are non venomous

I’ve got a rescued corn snake that is still quite skinny, what’s the best way to get him up to a healthy weight?

You carry yourself well, great video 🙏

Thanks for the info on beyond peat vs eco earth, heading over to home hardware.

You are incredibly cute and informative.

just came across this video (first of yours i have seen) and its awesome that you specifically say youd like to hit 300 subs in this video and your already over 20K by the time i saw it 💪 🤙

So, I live in an apartment where you can't have pets but small rodents, reptiles, small birds and fish. Would a corn snake be a small reptile?

I would love to own a corn snake, i just need the proper enclosure size 😂 if i rescue an adult, i want them to have more than a 40 gallon or like longer custom tank so they can stretch out. I love spoiling my pets, furry or scales lol.

How do I know when to change the size of my enclosure for my corn snake? Like does it have to be a certain age?

Hey I’m getting a corn snake soon and your videos are very good! But I just wanted to know if the tub for the snake needs to be tall so they can climb.I’ve seen a few other videos that say corn snakes like to climb but I can’t find any tub that’s 41 quarts and tall enough for the snake to climb. 😅

I’m thinking of getting a corn snake and I was going to use my 20 gallon tank that I used to use for my turtle it’s 3 feet wide and 1 foot 5 inches tall so would that work?

Love to hit 300 subs? Just 300? Man you blew up!

I like how you express facts the way you do. It doesn't seem too complicated or too simple. I also enjoy this video bc it's very informative. Thank you for making this!

Going to get a corn snake do u think I can put a baby in a 75 gallon when I get it? If I provide enough hides & places he can go to feel safe?

Out of curiosity, why do you only use Fahrenheit if you live in Canada? It's weird to me that most of the world uses the metric system yet 90% of reptile care guides only use Fahrenheit and never Celsius. On that note, how hot is too hot for the surface of the basking area? I'd also like to hear more in-depth on cleaning. I think most care guides skip this or are very vague because for people who are experienced it's so basic it gets taken for granted. Last question that could even be a topic for an entire video. If you use live plants, what plants are gointbto be safe but also thrive in a similar environment to what the snake will want

With substrate, I use a mixture of organic top soil and play sand (the sand for sand boxes for kids) for my Did Chilean rose hair tarantula & it works very well for her. So I was wondering could the same mixture I use in her enclosure be used within a snake’s enclosure as well ?

This guy: GOD Brian Barczyk: zzzzzzzz

Loved the video, I really learned a lot. I just have a few questions: 1. How often should you feed babies? Should it still be once a week, a tad more often, or a tad less often? 2. Pet stores are horrible, I agree, but I personally would like to get a blood red female as preference, so what are good places to get one? 3. If daylight cycles are necessary, would it be okay to have a ceramic light for day and no light at all for night? Or would I have to still put some source of heat for night time?

The way you speak reminds me a lot of Langfocus, then you mentioned you are Canadian, which explains why you both sound similar, great video by the way.

I would probably win the lottery before my Cornsnake would bite me

Were you at a reptile convention in PA? I coulda swore I saw you in another guys video haha

Cornsnake are super hardy. They are almost bulletproof

I’m thinking of getting a corn snake but I actually like to buy gold one for my two African five tailed geckos

Thanks it's 04:56 RN in Scotland so I will have my snake later today and they question you to make sure you're going to look after it and I thought I new enough about them but this video has told me things I dint know so if I pass and allowed my favourite pet then it's a thanks to you as I've wanted one since I was a kid :::: *UPDATE* :::: had the snake few days it's 3 months old and loved being handled already loves his viv and always climbing lol

Ayyyy I spy a sweater from Halifax

When I first got my ball python I was so stressed getting everything exact.

I really want a corn snake, but it’s illegal in Hawaii to own snakes, therefore, they don’t have any here.

Awesome care guide! Thanks! I’m always looking for info on proper supplements calcium with d3, multivitamins and such would love a video on this

Hello I need some help and advice im not entirely new to the whole snake/reptile keeping I keep Mostly kings and Milk Snakes and i just recently got my a baby corn snake because ive missed how beautiful and docile they are and she is very active i have had her since sunday when i got her at the expo im 1.) She is pacing alot going back and forth pushing on the walls idk if this normal behavior in a snake that is 4 days new to her enclosure. 2.) I have a UTH with a thermostat and probe in between the plastic and the UTH with the temp set to 81 degrees on the hot side and its about 76 on the cooler side of the enclosure. 3.) i have two hides which she fits into both of them perfectly with plenty of room when she curls up but she rarely uses inless its during the day. 4.) she ate today (I completely forgot you have to wait as its been a while since ive had any new snakes) but she took it easily then went to hide and about an hr later she was back too pacing. 5.) Could it be she just needs time to settle into her enclosure and should settle down? or is something wrong with her enclosure? Its about 14” L x 11” W and 6 1/2” H (also she was the most active of the bunch at the expo pacing all over the display case trying to get out and now she is doing it at home too). Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated as i am nervous with baby snakes and want to make sure she is happy, My apologies in advance for sounding like a newbie im new to keeping baby snakes and want the best care for her because i usually buy them when they are well above 3ft. But i decided on a baby one because i wanted to enjoy watching her grow! 🐍

Will this work in 2023

what's your thoughts on an exoterra 24x18x18 tall tank?

I painted the sides and back of 2 40 gallons i had already set up two hide a bunch of fake plants like vines and stuff and then have a heat lamp for the heat two hides and a water bowl the hot side is at 45% humidity and the cool side is at 50% i use aspin for bedding hadies loves to borrow and Persephone loves to bask in the morning. I always find them moving all over the place in the afternoon and when its time to eat they do sooo good

This video was so helpful! I’m doing research to get and keep a little corn snake happy!! I got to hold one for the first time a bit ago and was immediately stuck on the idea of getting one! thank you for being so helpful and informative :) love your channel so much

I really don't understand the 5 people who didn't like this you gave me so much helpful information that others haven't plus you can tell you have a passion for these creatures

Hey dude! I luv ur vids but have a question, I go to high school and the lesson are about 7 hours, is that ok?

Tap water in the usa is loaded with fluoride and dumped medication so idk how safe tap water is lol.

how many hours a day should the heating lamp be on and what heating lamp do u suggest?

My humidity is at 53% in my glass tank I ordered a baby cornsnake, and he will be here tomorrow morning how could I lower it. I have the tank already set up and my hydrometer says 53% will this hurt him

hey, ive been meaning to get a corn snake since december. i have a 50 gallon tank (i think) aspen bedding, some fake plants, one hide (im probably going to get another one for the other side), a humidity box thing, a stick, and two water bowls. But i’m really confused about one thing. i know the degrees and everything i just DO NOT UNDERSTAND how i actual regulate heat, make it a ‘gradient’, actually know what product or thing to use, etc. i really need to be educated on the subject as if i’m an idiot. if anybody could help me that’d be extremely appreciated :)

Btw instead of spraying the tank you can just use a tub of damp moss on the hot side so the tub is humid

I have made a corn snake care guide please watch it and tell me what you think

Your the best man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the instructions!!!!!!!!!!!!

I finally convinced my parents to get me a corn snake or a ball python! Wohoo I watched your versus video and corn snakes seem-the better choice it only took me 6 years lol

tip if you want a smaller one males only grow to 3 1/2 - 4 ft

I just watched this video and had to smile a little bit when u said u would like to hit "300 subscribers" and not ur at 170k. Awesome job!

I am guessing that you have changed your views on this? I am looking for a video to pass to a new keeper and this is a straight up no!! Just on the enclosure alone but can add the lack of enrichment and what is the point of having it if you can't see it. I swear your newer posts say how you believe in larger enclosures. You are new to me just since a few months ago, so I won't hold this one against you but yikes, There need to me a disclaimer on this and send folks to a new one :)

Husbandry is extremely similar to a leopard gecko

If the corn snake also comes from Florida why are you keeping the humidity down so low?

My snake only shed half way. It’s been about a week now, and she still hasn’t shedded the other half. The problem I have is that I’ve had her for two weeks and she hasn’t ate yet(she’s a baby.) I’ve done everything I could, including spritzing the tank. I’ve covered the tank with a towel besides some of the top. But she hasn’t shed and I’m worried about her eating.

And don't corn snakes also like to dig and swim

I’ve had my corn snake with uth and wanted to switch to radiant over head heat. Is that going to affect the snake? He’s in an exo terra now and I want to switch him to a pvc enclosure

Hey man, great video I have learnt a lot about reptiles from you. What are your views on using a heatmat (connected to a thermostat) inside a wooden vivarium for my cornsnake. Do you think it is safe and if you have any tips will be very much appreciated. Cheers man

Great video!!! Anything with cornsnakes is perfect with me.

remix version coming soon?

I have a coen snake crowley he's a little sweetie I found this video very helpful I've got a new viv for him it's a 4ft one ready for when he grows into it thank you for the helpful tips

I have a really important question! I just set up my corn snake enclosure yesterday and I have a heat mat under tank and the reading for the warm side is at 80 degrees and the cool side is at 75 degrees. Is this an ok temp? Plz help, my baby will b here tomorrow

What type of morph is this

Yoo thanks man I needed this corn snake is my 1st pet snake appreciate it

i want a Cornsnake so bad, but i think my parents won’t let me😭

My birthday is coming up and I’m thinking of getting one

Do corn snake females lay infertile eggs?

I heard in a video that it's wrong to use a heat pad for a plastic enclosure. Is that correct? I don't understand why it would be wrong, will the floor melt or something? I don't know how hot heat pads get since I never had a pet snake before.

My girl is just over 6ft at the moment and 3 years old

Does the material of the water bowl matter? Plastic vs ceramic vs metal?

Quick question I have a baby ghost corn snake is it ok if they are in there hides quite a bit?

What morph corn is this?

I thought LED was bad for their eyes

You make my dream come true.

Love your videos Adam… SO much useful info and a great presentation… Always entertaining and educating!

just got yelled at in your discord for having a 40gal for my cornsake😂 i was just going by the guide which suggested a 40gallon,

I’m adopting a juvenile cornsnake later on today and watching this calmed me down a lot. Thankyou

There’s a debate on if I should feed rats... to my rat snake...

not sure if you will see this but if so, what would you do if you have a small baby corn snake that is refusing frozen thawed pinkies (live isnt an option)

You know with that humidity during shedding? Is it ok if i use a humidity box instead of juggling with the overall enclosure?

Nice Split Crow promotion. ;) Are you from Halifax?

Great stuff

Aspen is great for Cornsnakes. They love to burrow

Do you think 160$(CA) Is fair for an 8 yo amel corn snake + the enclosure ? ( BTW we alredy bought him bc we noticed he had bad scale rot and wounds , and too small of a hide , i also think hes stunt but now he has an enriched enclosure whit a bigger hide *he never had heat for his 8 years of life* also idk if hes frl 8 bc he is growing fast ! *he was fed a baby rat every 3 weeks )

Hey I don't see a lot of care guides on Rat snakes. Is that because they are basically corns? If not, you should make a care guide for some of the different rat snakes. I would like one on the Texas Rat snakes in particular.

Great video, thumbs down for saying any tap water could be ok. Most isn't, rest of the video was awesome.

How do I keep the humidity down in a glass tank? 40 gal for a 5 year old male. I use reptibark

Can you do a video on how to convince parents to let you get a snake? I’m scared they will so no especially since we are Christian and if you know the story of Adam and Eve then you know what situation I’m in

I've had my snake "Venom" for 7 months now, since he was a baby, but my ex would help me handle him so now im nervous handling him by myself, what do you suggest ??

Here in the Southeast of the states. Humidity is not an issue for Cornsnake

If your corn snake looks like a Boa Constrictor, it is time to slim it down. Made me laugh. Thanks for that.

i've wanted a pet snake for what feels like ages and after quite a bit of consideration and research, i finally decided to take the plunge and began working on setting up an enclosure for a corn snake :) november probably isn't the greatest time of year to be finally deciding on it, being someone who will probably end up having an animal shipped (don't really have any expos or specialty shops near me). but i'm just using it as an excuse to take my time with gathering everything i need to jump straight into a bioactive setup. i'm super excited but i'm not gonna complain about having extra time to continue research and make sure my husbandry is well established before the weather warms up enough for the noodle itself to arrive