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Corn Snakes As Pets
Things to Consider Before Choosing a Pet Corn Snake
Characteristics of Corn Snakes
Choosing a Healthy Corn Snake
Where to Find Pet Corn Snakes
Growth & Development of Corn Snakes
Proper Handling of Corn Snakes
Corn Snake Skin Shedding
Creating a Habitat for Corn Snakes
Creating a Habitat for Corn Snakes: Part 2
Creating a Habitat for Corn Snakes: Part 3
Taking Your Corn Snake Outdoors
Signs Your Corn Snake is Sick
Feeding Corn Snakes Mice
Feeding Corn Snakes Mice: Part 2
Summary: Hear a professional snake handler explain what features make corn snakes good pets in this free online video.
Debbie McCanna has been raising corn snakes for 14 years. She has a BS in Wildlife and Fishery Sciences. She has also taught life science for 20 years, and routinely volunteers for...read more
Corn snakes, also known as Red Rat snakes, are ideal pet for those interested in taking care of or raising reptiles since they are fairly small in size, non-venomous and rarely aggressive. Their splotchy coloring resembles maize, which is how they got their name in their indigenous home of Mexico and the southeastern United States. They primarily eat rodents, and can survive for up to 30 years in captivity, making them one of the easiest reptiles to care for at home. In this free video clip series, our expert will share information necessary for the prospective corn snake owner, including tips on creating habitats for the snakes, feeding them and recognizing potential illnesses before they become fatal. Demonstrations of proper handling techniques and caring for a snake outdoors are also included.
"Hi I’m Debbie McCanna on behalf of Expert Village.com. I am going to be talking to you today about the care and maintenance of corn snakes. In this clip we are going to discuss why to have a corn snake as a pet. Corn snakes are native to subtropic the Americas, Europe and Asia are easier to care for than most species because they do not have the same tropical requirements of your python and boas. Also, they grow between 4 and 6 feet and live 10 to 15 years with proper care. They are generally docile and easily handled by both children with supervision and most adults. If you are to live in an area where you cannot have a typical domestic pet such as a dog or a cat or a bird due to their noise, a snake might just be the pet for you. They don’t require daily handling. They are not noisy. They don’t smell. They only require feeding as adults every two weeks. This is an adult corn snake here that I’ve had for approximately 10 years. As you can see, he’s reached adult length at about 4 feet and is very active and enjoys being handled just climbing and twining around my arm. As long as I don’t abruptly approach his face, he generally will just go where it would like to go. "
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Comments
trulyrocks said
on 8/2/2008 what common guys she rocks!
cornman100 said
on 8/2/2008 dont listen to her shes dumb
cornman100 said
on 8/2/2008 shes rubbish she dont no nothing
nfs07 said
on 8/2/2008 cornsnakes.com will help you learn and understand owning a corn snake. The info within these videos holds true in some way and it needs to be kept in mind. Stop by the site and see what else you can learn.
trappedmetal said
on 8/2/2008 I found the information in this clip to be very poor. Corn snakes are not native to Asia or Europe - I would expect an "expert" to have at least a basic knowledge of the range and habitat of the species in question.