UPDATE 07/10/21 - Gerald has grown significantly and needs an upgrade! So in the coming week or so I will be starting on building out his new 40 gallon breeder tank! I may go bio active on this one so I don’t have to worry about cleaning it as much! Hey everybody! Thanks for coming by to watch. I am truly grateful!
I like the name Cornelius. I just wanted to mention that you might lose some heat from the bottom of the tank,when you use a wire rack. If it becomes an issue,you might want to try putting the tank on a solid surface. He's such a cutie. Congratulations,on the new addition. ☺️
Just throwing this out there. When snakes go into shed, they'll get that blue on they're eyes once for a few days then the eyes will clear up then they will go really deep into the blue stage again and then he'll shed it off completely
The next generation of reptile lovers... Go Max ! I love setting up tanks especially with live plants. Its a must the whole ecosystem has really carried over from my love for reef tanks. Thanks for sharing!!
How exciting for your son! I got my corn snake when i was in the 4th grade. She is 11 years old and almost 5ft long now! never bitten and super gentle! I hope your son gets to experience the same thing!
Ps the soil should not be to wet. That cam cause scale rot on thare belly I would also recommend getting one small hide to put on the cool side. They shouldn't have to choose safety over coolness or warmth
I have a question for corn snake owners. I thought having damp substrate was bad for them because it can cause scale rot but this guy put plants that require lots of water in the enclosure which can also make the enclosure very humid and I heard corn snakes only need about 40-50% humidity. I'm looking to get a corn snake so I want to clear up some differences in the information I am getting.
Corn snakes tolerate a wide range of humidity but benefit from humidity between 50-75%, measured by a digital hygrometer. They’re native to humid regions such as Florida. Wet substrate causes scale rot. It’s fine to have high humidity and a moist substrate as long as the surface isn’t too wet. Pouring water into the substrate and mixing it in is effective.
what a little cutie! i like Gerald’s name the way it is. we got a 13 year old corn snake about 6 months ago that we recently went fully bioactive with and she absolutely loves digging tunnels! highly recommend The Bio Dude’s Terra Firma substrate if you ever notice your substrate isn’t holding tunnels very well. one thing i will say, as Gerald gets bigger and older, you’ll probably need to uncover the water bowl and set it on top. my corn snake goes for a swim one to two times a day and with the bowl being buried it was super dirty-way too dirty for me to feel comfortable with her drinking it. since uncovering it, her bowl doesn’t get as dirty as quickly and only needs to be changed once a day to every other day instead of twice a day 😊
Just came across this video/channel. I love seeing kids involved in caring for animals. If you put a drainage layer of expanding clay balls in, you can keep those moisture loving plants happy without having to saturate the substrate. This setup looks great! How is this set up and your snake doing?
@@christopher_scott I like the name Gerald! Looking forward to the upgrade video! I have a western hognose and a ball python. Thinking about getting a corn snake. Love seeing other setups.
This turned out awesome! I like the name Gerald, its my sons middle name lol, so im a little biased ha. So your totally correct, if his eyes are getting a little blue and scales getting dull hes probably going into shed. Having a new snake is awesome and you get to learn all about the little specific things they enjoy the most(what you already haven't researched) and their personality. Have a great day!
Just so u know when the snake gets bigger I recommend a 40 breeder for these guys but I think the build overall is decent good job make sure to always try to improve
I know Corns who like to climb or bridge in their enclosure. I would prefer to give them that possibility. Hopefully it won't dig underneath the water bowl. Other than that, I do like the set up.
Corns tolerate a wide range of humidity but benefit from 50-75% humidity. They’re native to humid regions such as a Florida. The substrate looks fine to me.
My birthday’s on the 20th and I’m trying so hard to convince my parents to get me a corn snake, I’ve been doing so much research and I think they’re starting to agree 🤞
Take a look at snake discovery on RU-vid they are experts in snakes since they own several kinds so you might be able to get some info from them and good luck with your snake.
I have a few tips. The absolute most important thing to do is make sure you have a thermostat hooked up to the heat mat! This is absolutely vital as the heat mat can get to hot and burn your snake so you have to have it hooked up to a thermostat. I also suggest adding 1 or 2 more hides. Most snakes need 1 warm hide, 1 cool hide, and 1 humid hide to help with shedding. I also wouldn't recommend holding them while they are in shed. If he doesn't want to eat for a while, try adding black paper to three sides of the tank to make him feel more secure. He is super cute and I can not wait to watch him continue to grow! He is adorable!
Thanks for the feedback! I did hook the mat to a thermostat. I used a zoomed reptitemp digital thermostat. I have been looking at expanding the enclosure already to add the additional hides you are referencing! Thanks for always supporting the channel!
@@christopher_scott that's great to hear! I definitely recommend a 40 gallon when he grows some! And eventually you could upgrade him to a 4x2x2 enclosure. I highly recommend zen habitats but there are many great enclosure companies! It is found with corn snakes that you will see alot more natural behaviors ( Basking, climbing, and overall being more active ) when given more space. Seeing how small he is right now, it may be better to wait a little while to upgrade him though. A lot of baby snakes will stop eating when put in to big of an enclosure. If you do upgrade him now definitely try to put a ton of fake plants, live plants, cork bark, and hides to make him had the coverage he needs to feel safe. My absolute favorite thing about your channel is how you are always open to changing things you do for the well being of your animals and how you always research before getting them. Reptiles are a lot of fun and so rewarding to keep! Have fun with this little guy! Also I LOVE the name Marvin for him!
@@christopher_scott also i forgot to mention, the hides don't have to he huge. They can he the tiny little black box hides from online. Snakes typically like hides where they can feel the hide touching them on all sides. It makes them feel safer to be super snug in a small hide.
I hold mine shed or no shed and I soak him when I know the shed is starting. Hates water. But I need a set up like this!!!! I have a forty gal for my little one and the only hiding place it uses is behind a built in wall
I clean it once a week when I feed. I will soak all of the water out of the bowl with paper towels and then will wipe the bowl down with a clean cloth. I then will remove any excrement that may exist. Usually I will dig up the substrate a little bit to make it easier for Gerald to bury himself as he likes to do this. I then remove any plant debris, refill the water dish with water from one of my planted aquariums as it is safe for snakes to drink. Once all of this is done, we will get Gerald out for a little human interaction as his meal defrosts. He then goes back into the enclosure where gets his single pinky mouse for the week.
The one thing I was looking for was a thermostat for the heat pad and I found it and yes that corn snake was currently going into shed and man that corn snake was scared when he pulled that hide up
Heat pads are not a good heat source. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce infrared A and B like the sun, heat that penetrates deep into the skin tissue and heats them far more effectively than heat mats. Whereas heat mats only produce IRC, which only heats the surface of their skin.
I love reptiles to I have two bearded dragons and a leopard gecko and I have three red eared sliders and three baby snapping turtles you should name him Ceasar
They get crancie when they shed. Dont get over the fear of being bit learn to take great care they aren't all harmless. And at that size the snake is very delicate.
I have two corn snakes; I named the male Thanatos and the female Persephone. Persephone is a gentle babygirl that loves exploring but Thanatos is a little monster
I know its a little late but I was thinking you could name the corn snake peppermint. the name matches the color of the snake and I think it really fits him.
