Corn Snakes

It would be better if it was a little bit wider but that will definitely be sufficient to keep the snake the rest of its life. Make sure to reasearch all about the snake and to get all the things needed!
 
Felon said:
It would be better if it was a little bit wider but that will definitely be sufficient to keep the snake the rest of its life. Make sure to reasearch all about the snake and to get all the things needed!
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Yeah I wish it were at least 2 feet wide :( If that is just barely good for a corn snake then I guess I 100% can't get a ball python instead. :'(
 
Fed said:
Yeah I wish it were at least 2 feet wide
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If that is just barely good for a corn snake then I guess I 100% can't get a ball python instead. :'(
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Yea especially for a ball python wider will be better. Corn snakes are really good snakes too, especially if it's your first one. Then later you can get a ball python once you have gotten more expirience handling and caring for snakes since ball pythons are a little bit more difficult.
 
Felon said:
Yea especially for a ball python wider will be better. Corn snakes are really good snakes too, especially if it's your first one. Then later you can get a ball python once you have gotten more expirience handling and caring for snakes since ball pythons are a little bit more difficult.
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Yeah it's my first snake.

Can you recommend some supplies I may need?
 
Fed said:
Yeah it's my first snake.

Can you recommend some supplies I may need?
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What do you have at the moment? I will tell you if that is sufficient and if you're missing anything important.
 
Fed said:
Yeah it's my first snake.

Can you recommend some supplies I may need?
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A shit load of money over time for food, a constant supply of water, heating lamp...
 
Felon said:
What do you have at the moment? I will tell you if that is sufficient and if you're missing anything important.
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I have a rock designed water bowl and that wood branch in the picture. Thats about it.

Anaheim said:
A shit load of money over time for food, a constant supply of water, heating lamp...
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Actually, buying food for a corn snake is very cheap.
 
Fed said:
I have a rock designed water bowl and that wood branch in the picture. Thats about it.


Actually, buying food for a corn snake is very cheap.
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I was thinking of a ball python. My friend had to buy a shit ton of mice and he said it stacked up so I just wanted to post. Sorry about that buddy. Didn't realize how small a corn snake was so small! xD
 
Anaheim said:
I was thinking of a ball python. My friend had to buy a shit ton of mice and he said it stacked up so I just wanted to post. Sorry about that buddy. Didn't realize how small a corn snake was so small! xD
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Even a ball python doesn't need much food. 1 mouse per week is good. :)
 
Fed said:
Even a ball python doesn't need much food. 1 mouse per week is good.
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Eh.. I'm more of a dog person xD.... I've only had one snake in my life and I would feed it fish lol
 
Fed said:
I have a rock designed water bowl and that wood branch in the picture. Thats about it.


Actually, buying food for a corn snake is very cheap.
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You definitely will need a heat mat and a thermometer for it since you will have to keep it at a specific heat. There are some heat mats and thermometers that control the temperature it will heat. There will need a hot side where the heat mat will be and a cool side. DONT BUY A HEAT ROCK! Make sure the bowl will be enough for the snake to soak in. You will need a heat lamp. You will also need a humidity gauge. For the bedding it is reccomended using shredded aspen bedding. You will also need a place for the snake to hide in. A rock decoration (good for when shedding). A sphagnum moss hiding place is also really good for when the snake is shedding. Make sure to always have a thermometer and be aware of the temperature on each side. RESEARCH A LOT ABOUT THE SNAKE for it to live a long and happy life :)
 
Felon said:
You definitely will need a heat mat and a thermometer for it since you will have to keep it at a specific heat. There are some heat mats and thermometers that control the temperature it will heat. There will need a hot side where the heat mat will be and a cool side. DONT BUY A HEAT ROCK! Make sure the bowl will be enough for the snake to soak in. You will need a heat lamp. You will also need a humidity gauge. For the bedding it is reccomended using shredded aspen bedding. You will also need a place for the snake to hide in. A rock decoration (good for when shedding). A sphagnum moss hiding place is also really good for when the snake is shedding. Make sure to always have a thermometer and be aware of the temperature on each side. RESEARCH A LOT ABOUT THE SNAKE for it to live a long and happy life
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Yeah I know I need a cave for the snake to hide in. They are shy snakes. I know I need to make sure the temperature is perfect. For the floor, I am going to use pine chips. Is that ok?
 
Fed said:
Yeah I know I need a cave for the snake to hide in. They are shy snakes. I know I need to make sure the temperature is perfect. For the floor, I am going to use pine chips. Is that ok?
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Absolutely don't use pine chips!!!!! The resins in the pine is extremely toxic to the snakes nervous system, this goes for all reptiles too. The snake will become spactic and uncontrollable if exposed for a long time your snake will not survive. Do not use pine chips.
 
Felon said:
Absolutely don't use pine chips!!!!! The resins in the pine is extremely toxic to the snakes nervous system, this goes for all reptiles too. The snake will become spactic and uncontrollable if exposed for a long time your snake will not survive. Do not use pine chips.
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So the best thing to use it shredded aspen bedding?
 
Fed said:
So the best thing to use it shredded aspen bedding?
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Yes that is the safest and cheapest bedding and is the reccomended one to use. The corn snakes seem to like it too as they dig themselves under it and stay snuggled there.
 
Felon said:
Yes that is the safest and cheapest bedding and is the reccomended one to use. The corn snakes seem to like it too as they dig themselves under it and stay snuggled there.
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75-85 F is a good temperature to have at all times?
 
Fed said:
75-85 F is a good temperature to have at all times?
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The cold side should be around 75 degrees at all times and the hot side around 85 degrees.
 
Thanks for all the help @"Felon"! I will be sure to show pictures once everything is setup and maybe a video of my snakes first dinner ;).
 
Fed said:
Thanks for all the help @"Felon"! I will be sure to show pictures once everything is setup and maybe a video of my snakes first dinner
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No problem man! If you ever need anymore help you can always pm me! Have fun with your soon to have snake!
 
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