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Corn Snake

Complete care sheet and morph genetics registry for the corn snake — husbandry parameters, diet, breeding and pairing calculator.

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Adult size
1.2–1.5 m
Lifespan
15–20 yrs
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperament
Docile
Activity
Crepuscular
Reproduction
Oviparous
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Husbandry requirements

Corn Snake — origin: Southeastern United States.

Terrarium temperature gradient

Night min20 °C
Cool side22–24 °C
Warm side27–29 °C
Basking spot28–30 °C
Enclosure (adult)
120 × 60 × 60 cm

Well-sealed terrarium

An escape artist: a locked lid is essential; hides on both sides + branches

Humidity
40–50 %

Raise to ~60% during shedding

Substrate
AspenCypressCoconut fibre
UVB
Optional

Optional; low-level UVB is beneficial

Water source
Always available

A water bowl at all times

Origin
Colubridae

Southeastern United States

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Feeding & health

Diet

Carnivore — rodents — Appropriately sized mice

An excellent eater, very few refusals

Breeding
Oviparous

Clutch 10–30 eggs/young. Incubation ~60 days

Health watch points
  • Respiratory infections
  • Mites
  • Incomplete shed
  • Escape injuries
  • Obesity
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Morphs & genetics

Registry of 23 documented genes and 15 named combos for Corn Snake.

  • Amel (Albino) albinoRec
  • Ultra ultra alleleRec
  • Anery (Type A) anerythristicRec
  • Charcoal (Anery B) anery bRec
  • Cinder ashyRec
  • Kastanie chestnutRec
  • Hypomelanistic hypo aRec
  • StrawberryRec
  • ChristmasRec
  • LavaRec
  • Dilute dilRec
  • CaramelRec
  • Lavender lavRec
  • Diffused bloodredRec
  • Masque maskInc.d
  • Sunkissed sunkistRec
  • TerrazzoRec
  • MotleyRec
  • Stripe stripedRec
  • Tessera tessDom
  • Palmetto palmetto leucisticInc.d
  • Microscale micro scaleRec
  • Scaleless scaleless cornRec
Named combos — 15 documented combined morphs
SnowBlizzardGhostButterAmberOpalPlasmaMoonstoneGranitePewterFireIceHoneyAvalancheGold Dust
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Pairing calculator

Pick each parent's genotype — clutch probabilities update live. Free, no sign-up.

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Corn Snake × Corn Snake

Probabilities per gene (independent loci).

GeneParent AParent B
Expected clutchSelect at least one gene on a parent.
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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about keeping the corn snake.

How big does an adult Corn Snake get?▾
An adult Corn Snake typically measures 1.2–1.5 m (slim, slender body).
What temperature and humidity does a Corn Snake need?▾
A gradient of roughly 22–24 °C on the cool side to 27–29 °C on the warm side, with a basking spot of 28–30 °C. Humidity 40–50 %.
What does a Corn Snake eat?▾
Carnivore — rodents: Appropriately sized mice.
Is the Corn Snake a good reptile for beginners?▾
Beginner level. Docile and curious — one of the best snakes for beginners Plan ahead: a lifespan of 15–20 yrs.

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