Watch THIS before buying a Corn Snake 🐍! 

How big is your tank can I put one in a 10

@@rose.888_ 20 absolute minimum 40 is generally the minimum for an adult though.

Hi I’m 12 and I got one for Christmas I have held him already his a baby and advice?

@@hinatashoyo1059 What are you looking for advice on?

@@fredstead5652 really just any important things I should know like what is better a heat lamp or heating pad I have a heat lamp for now but I will buy a heating pad tomorrow if that’s better and other advice that I’ll probably need

Thanks for the advice, I was worried the Vite would hurt! :)

Bite*

@@ida8728 as a cornsnake owner my snake bit me a few days ago it just mostly tickles they mostly pintch.

teeth*

That’s bcs they only tag AKA bite for half a second

Congrats! They really are amazing snakes as pets. Best of luck to you and your research, glad I was able to help

@@ThatsSoReptii im getting a corn snake is because i want a pet that i can handle. and my betta fish is dying hes been acting weird lattely.but also i have enaugh space for a corn snke.

Just got a baby Sinaloan Milk Snake but I’ve had a Snow Corn snake for 4 years and she is the calmest snake ever. Great video though and definitely listen to his suggestions 👍

Same

@@tombellinger5826 ummm... Actually i decided to get a tortoise than a snake for reasons : l

I’m super anxious too but these videos always help :))

Thank you, good luck with your new snake once you get him/her!

No problem 😊

I have seen you comment on several different snake videos and every one of them is on point! Thank you for your knowledge!

Same here

Its okay dont worry too much! Snakes are very forgiving & hardy. Give him a couple days and then start the handling/ taming process and all will be good 😊!

Youre doing great! I agree with you, each corn snake is different! One of my male baby corn snakes is out and about pretty much 24/7. He doesnt even sleep in his hides anymore. Meanwhile i have a female baby corn snake the same age as he is and she will throw a fit if i try to hold her. Once you do take him out, get to know how he reacts in your hands. Work on taming him down and he will be an amazing snake! Good luck

@@ThatsSoReptii thank you for your encouragement and sharing your very helpful knowledge and experience.

Hey, yes I have a few recent videos on this topic. Ive made a juvenile corn snake setup as well as an adult corn snake enclosure setup. I also have a video where I setup my ball pythons enclosure. Throughout the videos i give tips & guidelines on how to setup your enclosure properly. I unfortunately cant link those videos but they are recent on my channel you should be able to find them. If you have anymore questions feel free to ask!

I can answer the first corn snakes are a really gentle snake they can bite but it does not hurt as bad as others

Nice! I suggest you watch them closely as they get older! They can turn on eachother at any moment for any reason especially as they grow up

A heat lamp (ideally a halogen flood bulb) is the most natural and beneficial heat source. With a tub you’d need to put mesh into the lid to use overhead heating/lighting.

yes I did! I explain why I made the change in the beginning of my video going up tomorrow.

I have mine on a coconut coir substrate mixed with some other things to make it bioactive. He loves it and is doing really well.

It depends/ do you mean half of the enclosure is aspen and another half is coconut fiber? Or do you mean a mix of both spread around the entire enclosure. If you mix & spread both around the enclosure id say it could work if you make sure to keep up with spot cleaning as coco fiber can hold humidity & moisture but since it will be mixed with the aspen it may cause mold issues overtime. As long as you keep the substrate as clean as possible i dont see why it wouldnt work. I think itll look really natural

@@ThatsSoReptii Thank you that really helped!

It can. It’s not very natural, though. I personally use a mix of Reptisoil and cypress mulch/forest floor, with leaf litter on top.

There is a guideline of sorts to follow when picking out an enclosure for your corn snake. The minimum tank size for an adult corn snake is a 40 gal enclosure. The dimensions of a 40gal are 36L by 18W by 16H (inches). The bite does not hurt at all! If you do manage to get bitten it feels similar to a paper cut, maybe even less pain than that haha. And no, my enclosures do not have any special lights or LED lights for viewing purposes. You could definitely add some lights if you wish but make sure they are not super powerful because they will overheat the enclosure

Well, the size depends on the age/size of the snake. I find 48"x24"x24" is a good size for adults. The rule of thumb I go by is snake length x half of the snake lenth x half of the snake length for snakes that are not aboreal or have specific requirements. If you get a baby or sub-adult you should start small. If you don't want to purchase a new enclosure every time the snake grows a certain amount you can buy an adult enclosure and divide it with a fitting piece of wood for example. Putting a hatchling in too big of an enclosure can be detrimental to the animal. Not really....they have small teeth and they will only tag you and not hold onto you in most cases. Handle your snake carefully and regularly outside of feeding them, be confident and gentle and they won't bite you once they are a bit older and less scared of everything. It can happen, but even if it does.....it's not a big deal. I'd be more afraid of my cat scratching me than of a corn snake biting. If you are really really scared....you can go for snakes that are even less likely to hurt you, like egg-eating snakes. They have other cons, but being bitten is not really something to keep you from keeping snakes in general if you'd want to otherwise. You need the proper temperature at the correct distribution, which can be achieved with heat map setups etc. So lighting is not required for survival, but proper lighting and a day/night cycle is recommended. You should read up on how to properly set up the enclosure with thermostats etc. Unreliable or wrongly set up heat lamps/mats can hurt or kill the snake. But there is a lot of information on what to get and how to put it together.

A 4x2x2’ enclosure is the minimum when they’re full grown, 40 gallons is much too small for an adult. Young snakes can absolutely be put in a large enclosure as long as there’s enough clutter and plant coverage, and not too much open space. Heat mats are not a good heat source, definitely use overhead heating/lighting. A halogen flood bulb connected to a dimmer/dimming thermostat is the most natural and beneficial option. They produce IRA and IRB 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. Linear UVB is beneficial as well.

A gradient can’t be achieved in a small enclosure, but they should absolutely have a gradient. I’d imagine he controls the temperature with a thermostat.

sadly where I live (& most of canada if im not mistaken) doesnt really have many online breeders that readily ship snakes around the country. The weather is just too drastic at times & shipping alone would be hundreds of dollars. Sorry im no help for specific websites, but just do quick google research on reputable breeders in your country. Read reviews from other customers, look at what morphs the breeder has to offer & once you see a snake that catches your eye then go for it. Best of luck to you

Morphmarket ! If you’re in the USA.

Ideally you should have some sort of heating in your enclosure. A ceramic heater or a heat mat with a thermostat. Snakes are cold-blooded and need external heat sources to provide the energy for digesting food.

Yes, i use under tank heaters. Because all 3 are placed next to each other im using a 6 foot repti heat tape. You can actually keep them in bin enclosures their entire life! Bins come in many different sizes. Some are huge! They are also very affordable.

It might if there’s poop in the enclosure, but obviously with regular spot cleaning, this isn’t an issue.

Spot clean the substrate weekly to keep the bedding fresh for longer. Completely change the substrate every 1-2 months (ensure you are spot cleaning)

If you do regular spot cleanings you can easily make the enclosure last 4-6 weeks (this is only if you keep it as clean as possible though)

Zoo med shredded snake aspen is my top choice although it is a little pricey. You can buy bulk bags of small animal aspen (made for hamsters, rabbits, etc) and save money that way. Just make sure to never use pine or cedar wood shavings as they have harmful and toxic aromas/ smells that can harm your snakes respiratory system.

Hey! Ive actually recently made a video on how to handle your corn snake & i discuss this topic & give many tips along the way. What I can tell you is dont hesitate when you go to pick up your snake. You just have to go for it and not be afraid of your snake. Check out the video I made on this topic, I think itll really help you out

@@ThatsSoReptii thanks ill.watch the video. But I never hesitate in picking it up I have kept snakes for years and this one is the first corn snake I have ever owned and he just wants to bite repeatedly hopefully I can get him tame to where he will tolerate handling

You can set him/her up right away in a 20 gallon, just be sure to provide lots of foliage & cover. Also just know that it will be time consuming trying to find your snake in the large enclosure when they are babies, but if you have the patience id say go ahead!

In that case you wouldnt have to change or downsize. Keep the same container for an adult :)

@@ThatsSoReptii alr

Yes you can, no problem. Just make sure you have a lot of hiding spots & foliage/ fake plants so your baby snake can feel safe & secure!

corn snakes are very sweet once they get to know you and calm down. Additionally, when they are babies they have such little mouthes and teeth that even if they do successfully bite you, it hurts less than a papercut. Most of the time baby corn snakes do fake strikes where they wont even open their mouthes. But once they grow bigger they really become docile and nice to hold! Good luck with choosing your snake 🐍

@@ThatsSoReptii ty

@@ThatsSoReptii hey are ball pythons nice?? Because I'm getting two 🐍

It depends on your preference. Would you like to raise & watch your baby snake grow into an adult, or would you like to skip all of that & maybe adopt an adult corn snake? Its really up to preference. You should be spot cleaning urine/poop weekly. If you see any soiled bedding just remove it and discard. You should clean the entire enclosure every 5-6 weeks (in combination with weekly spot cleanings

There are no corn snake “breeds”. Corn snakes are one species. There are many different morphs but they all reach the same length. They generally get 4-5 feet.

@@nightinggale6470 my bad thats what I mean thanks for the info

Sure! Are you in the USA/ North America? Or in Europe/ Rest of the world? Theres many places you could search for a snake that wont break the bank. Here in canada corn snakes range anywhere from 20$ up to 1300$ & more! If youd like to not break the bank i suggest a normal morph, they are available almost EVERYWHERE. Search online for local reptile breeders in your area.

If your snake is eating, drinking & pooping all is good! Your snake is probably comfortable with you and doesnt feel the need to hide

Corn snakes are not very bight-y at all. It is possible to get bitten, although its super rare. Its even rarer that they leave a tooth in your skin! I have 3 corn snakes & have never been bitten. The worst they do is false strike at me, which means they “lunge” towards me but dont even open their mouth wide enough to actually bite. They usually false strike as a defence mechanism before actually biting you. They are very docile & once you get to know your snake, bites become nonexistent

@@ThatsSoReptii thank you for the information🙏

Depends on how big they'll get but a 40 gallon Is preferred cause they are very active

For baby snakes 15/20 minutes maximum.. I made a video on this topic, handling adult & baby corn snakes for beginners. It might help you out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ma_T7sPZ2j4.html

it depends, each snake is different but you can always take them out during the day even if they are in their hides. just dont bother them too many times during the day. once your snake is settled you might notice a lot more activity during the day

I dont think a corn snake would even eat reptilinks they really need that rodent scent to strike & eat

@@ThatsSoReptii Okay thanks for the input 😃.

Great question! They are VERY low maintenance and have no problem going 1-2 weeks without interaction, but you will however need someone to change& replenish the water bowl as it evaporates quickly (and they drink a lot of water!). Your snake will be fine going 2 weeks without food, and most 1 week trips are perfectly fine, as younger snakes only eat once per week. Again, you can leave them unattended but you will need someone to fill up their water bowl :)