Taxonomy Common Name: Corn Snake AKA Red Rat Snake Order: Squamata Family: Colubridae Genus/Species: Pantherophis Guttata Guttata (Elaphe Guttata Guttata)

Size Girth: Slender Length: 36 to 66 inches (3 to 5.5 feet)

Life Span Average: 10-15 years Can Reach: 20+ years

Diet Captive Diet: Mice Provide Water: Yes

Energy Level: Moderate Active Time: Nocturnal Brumation (Hibernation): Yes

Personality Temperament: Docile Biting: Rare

Habitat Caging Requirements (Hatchling): 10 gallon + Caging Requirements (Adult): 20 gallon + Hiding Places: Yes Climbing Accessories: Yes

Temperature & Lighting Temperature: 70*F - 80*F (Cool End) & 90*F - 100*F (Hot End) Heat: Yes Lighting: Natural

Colors/Morphs There are over 100 different variations of colors, morphs, and patterns found in captive bred Corn Snakes. Naturally, only five variations are known: Normal (Carolina), Miami, Okeetee, Keys Corn (Rosy Rat), and the Kisatchie. Many captive bred Corn Snakes fall into one of five categories, based on genetics of the snake: single trait, double traits, triple traits, quad traits, or selectively bred. To see examples of colors/morphs currently available in today's market, please visit Ians Vivarium

Additional Note By no means is this to be a fully detailed informational care sheet. This care sheet only covers the basics to give you an idea about the care of this animal. Please do extensive research on the proper care of any animal prior to purchase.

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