Corn snakes are the most widely produced snake in captivity, and for good reason. They are docile, suit well captivity, and a reasonable size, among other things. They are certainly a good beginner snake, possibly the best. In the pages that follow will take possession through the various corn snakes factors.
Housing
When keeping a snake as a pet, you usually want to be able to see the snake from the outside of the housing inthe natural environment can offer. This is more aesthetically appealing and also to help the general conditions of the serpent. If the snake likes its surroundings, there is a better diet and grow more quickly in response to the rule. A large container also has a major interest for the life of the corn snake, and with the addition of branches and other natural products that improve the quality of life of the snake, and stops, it may not lethargic and overweight. It should also be strongerhave more resistance to any viral infections or other problems that may occur later in life.
For an adult corn snake, a length of 90 cm x 45cm wide x 45cm nursery height is sufficient. Contrary to popular opinion and propaganda from various activists, you can actually too big for an enclosure for corn snakes. The reason for this is that snakes are very prone to stress and too many homes that can be frightening. Make sure you are in nature, theyconstantly hiding from predators, if they feel safe in the dark of night you dare to hunt for food. Return soon as they find their food, are for the safety of their safe hiding place until the next time. Some species will not even dare to their prey, but sit and wait for it to come together. You can also leave their den to change their skin or finding a partner at certain times of the year. Many individual snakes feel verycomfortable in captivity, although this usually comes with age and a lot of handling. Snakes like these often flourish in a larger container than usual.
Snake enclosures can be manufactured from a variety of materials. The most commonly used is a wood veneer, which covers all sides except the front, which has sliding glass doors. Aquariums can also be used, although a specialist lid should be bought or made rather than the original aquarium lid. It 'important when you think about whatUse protection, think about these 6 'SSSHHH "factors:
1) Safety - Can the snake or owner injure itself from the enclosure or devices in place?
2) Secure - Can the snake escape through any small hole or cavity?
3) Size - The enclosure be appropriately sized?
4) Heating - is the enclosure able to regulate the temperature properly?
5) Humidity - The last fence well in wet conditions? There is enough ventilationMoisture to escape?
6) Hygienic - The housing build a lot of bacteria in small cavities? It 'easy to clean?
With the above steps, you can create a container suitable for a variety of materials.
Furniture
Decor in the tank serves two purposes. First, supplemental coverage for the serpent and the second, for a natural appearance and pleasant. To consider when choosing the device through the security line. Make sure that everythingdecide to use, is securely fastened and that no heavy stones, wood or anything that can fall and possibly injure or even kill the snake. You must also ensure that all the parasites used free of charge. If something was taken from outside or were originally from outside, such as cork come, you should either boil or place the item in the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes. Freezing works for some parasites, but others are known to survive monthsFrost. Some parasites found in English conditions last winter at temperatures less, so it is not very effective.
Once all the equipment is free of parasites, it is then safe to place your chassis. As a general rule, if you print an item, along with breaking down a fully grown corn snake is able to do so. Certainly in positioning rocks or heavy objects that are totally safe. If it is still uncomfortable, screws or glue used to fixsafe. If it is not possible, the rule is simple: place the item in the nursery!
If you want to go for a large enclosure, you must provide lots of cover and hiding areas. A cache can be anything from an ice bath with a hole in a piece of natural cork can be cut. There are many brands of fake plants and decorations that you use is quite safe and comfortable for the animal to the eye. Cork is used by almost all reptile pet store in the United Kingdom,and can be ordered, if you do not have in stock. This is an excellent cover for any reptile and is 100% natural. One thing is when you think the size of the nursery is the largest one goes, the more hidden areas that need to distribute. I recommend at least one hiding place per foot of length of the body.
NOTE: Never use sticky tape in an enclosure, it is an accident happens. Believe me, the removal of the tape is not simply by a snakeTask!
Heating
Corn snakes require a thermal gradient, ie, must be allowed to move the container to find the desired temperature. The hot end of the enclosure should be 86-88 º C, while the cool end should be around 74-76 º C. During the night the temperature should be at a more constant temperature of 74-78 ° overall decline
In my opinion, use the ideal way of heating a dwelling to a corn snake Power Plate. This is a small square thinFlat, about 25 mm thick which is screwed into the top of the nursery. It does not need to be protected because there is no way to catch a snake on it. It 'almost invisible to the eye as it is only on the ceiling of the nursery. The brand is available only in the United Kingdom HabiStat reptile heater, which is 75 watts and is long enough for everyone up to 4ft nursery and possibly larger. It produces no light and therefore in a nursery you will need some form of lighting as well. A Power PlateProportional thermostat must be used, which stops the power to reach the power plate as soon as the temperature exceeds your setting and switch when it is too cool, in combination with a pulse HabiStat. This is one of the most accurate thermostats on the market today.
Ceramic heaters, spot bulbs and heating mats are also ways of heating a nursery. These all have their pros and cons, but in my opinion, not quite as good as a power weightPlate.
Lighting
Corn snakes are primarily nocturnal, meaning that venture into the dark of night. This is when their main enemies to sleep, and their prey is awake. This does not mean, however, say they never see the sun, and any type of lighting for that matter.
Having artificial light in a nursery is aesthetically to the owner, and is a good supplement for a corn snake housing. Not to use this as a photo-period, and adjust their clock isas a rule, the settings where you put the light to fit.
You do not need a special form of illumination, used as D3 ultraviolet light commonly used for diurnal species. A natural sunlight lamp Arcadia has a good form of lighting. This is available in lengths from 12 "to 48" and I suggest you use the largest size able to be in the terrarium.
Humidity
Corn snakes are in the southern states of North-east, where the humidity can be foundquite high. It 'important not to be critical humidity with this species, but a general 40-60% humidity should be offered. This is particularly important when the snake approaches the bottom, when a rate higher moisture, helps them to make the skin properly.
Nutrition
Young animals should be offered pinky mice, and how they grow the mice should become larger. A corn snake should be fed adult mice or small weaner rats. Kittens should be fed aRegularly every 4-5 days is ideal. The metabolic rate is very high and as they grow, they need food more, so they can go. Adult corn snakes need to eat once every 2 weeks on 2 large mice. The only exception, when it should be supplied longer gets them out of hibernation, they get in the state for breeding and then, fattening women to produce eggs. An egg-laying females should be fed more often than normal, once a week on 2 large mice.
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