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Corn Snake
BeginnerPantherophis guttatus
The most popular beginner snake. Docile temperament and rarely bites. Over 200 color morphs available.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
25〜30℃
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
100-150cm
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Frozen mice (once weekly)
About
The corn snake, sometimes called red rat snake is a species of North American rat snake in the family Colubridae. The species subdues its small prey by constriction. It is found throughout the southeastern and central United States. Though superficially resembling the venomous copperhead and often killed as a result of this mistaken identity, the corn snake lacks functional venom and is harmless. The corn snake is beneficial to humans because it helps control populations of wild rodent pests that damage crops and spread disease.
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Lifespan of the Corn Snake
The Corn Snake lives 15-20 years.
Size of the Corn Snake
The Corn Snake grows to 100-150cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Corn Snake
The ideal temperature for the Corn Snake is 25〜30℃. Ideal humidity is 40〜60%.
Basic Info
Origin
southeastern and central United States
Lifespan
15-20 years
Size
100-150cm
Temperature
25〜30℃
Morphs (Varieties)
Most color morphs of corn snakes are recessive, and multiple recessive traits are combined to create combos such as Snow (Amel × Anery). Tessera is dominant.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Amelanistic (Albino)AnerythristicHypomelanisticCaramelLavenderCharcoalDiffused (Bloodred)MotleyStripeSnowBlizzardGhostSunkissedPalmetto
DominantVisual with a single copy; no distinct super form.
Tessera
Sources: Ian's Vivarium - Corn Snake Morphs
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Pantherophis guttatus (Linnaeus, 1766)
Synonyms: Coluber carolinianus Shaw, 1802, Coluber compressus Donndorf, 1798, Coluber floridanus Harlan, 1827, Coluber guttatus Linnaeus, 1766, Coluber guttatus sellatus Cope, 1888, Coluber maculatus Bonnaterre, 1790
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Checklist (not listed) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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