Corn Snakes As Pets

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."