Snow Corn Snake

Content

Quick Facts About Snow Corn Snakes

Do Snow Corn Snakes Make Good Pets?

appearance

How to Care for a Snow Corn Snake

Habitat, tank conditions and setup

Tank

Lighting

Heat (temperature and humidity)

Substrate

Tank recommendations

Feeding Your Snow Corn Snake

Diet summary.

Keeping Your Snow Corn Snake Healthy

General health problems

Lifetime

Breeding

Are Snow Corn Snakes Friendly? Our handling advice

Shedding and bruising: What to expect

How much does a Snow Corn Snake cost?

Summary of Care Guide

The snow corn snake is very similar to a common corn snake. However, they are white and pink in color because they lack melanin. Their eyes are often red, orange or pink. They are also known as full albino corn snakes.

Corn snakes are one of the most common pet snakes — and for good reason. Their colors are very variable, and they are known for their gentle temperament. They are large enough to hold, but they are tough enough to accept handling.

These are often recommended for novice snake owners. Even children can be taught to easily handle this snake.

Quick Facts About Snow Corn Snakes

Species Name:Pantherophis guttus

Common name:Corn snake

Level of care:less

Adult Size:2-6 feet

Food:mice

Minimum tank size:20 gallons

Temperature and Humidity:75 - 95 degrees 65% to 75%

Do Snow Corn Snakes Make Good Pets?

The corn snake often makes a great pet snake. They are docile and easy very to care for. Even beginner snake owners can learn to properly handle these snakes and should have no problem meeting their needs. They don't get very big, but they get big enough to be handled easily.

They are quite hardy and docile, so they don't mind a few mistakes in maintenance. All these snakes need a proper enclosure and food. Also, they keep to themselves a lot.

appearance

Snow corn snakes are basically albino corn snakes. They will look like regular corn snakes, except they lack the pigment. This causes their eyes to be pink, red or orange. Their skin will be white and pink.

Most of these snakes reach about 22 to 6 feet, which makes them quite variable in size. Their bodies are very thin, and they have round pupils. They do not have heat-seeking pits like snakes other.

How to Care for a Snow Corn Snake

Habitat, tank conditions and setup

Tank

Adult corn snakes need at least a 20-gallon tank. However, bigger is often better. Larger snakes will need a larger enclosure. Keeping them with other snakes is not recommended, as they are not social animals.

These snakes are very good at running, so a cover is absolutely essential. Preferably, a heavy lid should be used to prevent the snake from pushing the lid up.

Branches climbing are often appreciated, but the tank can be decorated as you wish that beyond. We recommend some tight, dark hiding areas to help the snake feel a little more secure.

Lighting

These snakes do not need light as long as there is a day/night cycle in the house. They should not be placed in direct sunlight, but should be kept in a room with a difference in light. Also, they don't need any special lighting.

Heat (temperature and humidity)

The tank should be heated to different temperatures using a heating lamp or a heating pad under the tank. The hot side of the tank should be about 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool side can get as low as 70 degrees. Room temperature is usually fine.

There should be hidden boxes on either side of the tank with different temperatures. Track the temperature using a suitable thermometer. Be careful about the placement of the thermometer, as the temperature can vary by only a few inches.

Don't mistake the wall. If you notice that the snake is having difficulty shedding, introduce a piece of dry moss into the enclosure around shedding time.

Substrate

Both aspen and cypress cuttings work well. They are soft and absorbent, allowing the snake to burrow as it pleases. Pine and cedar should be avoided, as the essential oils can harm snakes. You can also use newspaper, but the snake will try to crawl through them.

Sand should not be used as the snake may accidentally eat it.

Tank recommendations

Type of tank.20 gallons+

LightingN/A

heatingHeat lamp, pad or tape.

Excellent substrate.Aspen bed.

Feeding Your Snow Corn Snake

The primary food source for your snake should be rodents. Very small corn snakes may occasionally eat frogs, as many mice may be too large for them. Very large adults are often large enough to eat the eggs. Corn snakes will often not eat insects or other crickets.

Completely thawed mice should be used. However, live mice may be needed if your corn snake is stressed. Some snakes are easy pickings and won't eat already dead mice. Others don't particularly care either way.

Babies should be fed every 5-7 days, while adults every 7-10 days.

Diet summary

fruit.0% of the dose.

Insects0% of the dose.

Meat.100% food.

Supplements are required.N/A

Keeping Your Snow Corn Snake Healthy

General health problems.

Corn snakes, like other pet snakes, suffer from many health problems. Oral thrush can occur, although this is usually a secondary infection. This happens when bacteria in the snake's mouth gets into the wound, which can cause swelling and similar problems.

Can have parasites, including worms. It's not always easy to see, but many can be seen under the snake's eyes, mouth, and scales. This can usually be remedied by thoroughly cleaning the snake and tank.

A variety of skin conditions can occur if the snake is not kept in the proper environment. Blisters, cuts, infected shedding and wounds problems all fall into this category.

Lifetime

Like many snakes, corn snakes have a very long lifespan. They usually spend 15-20 years in prison. However, some can live longer if properly cared for. In the wild, they usually live only 6-8 years.

Breeding

Corn snakes are relatively easy to breed. They sometimes require a bromate period, which is essentially when the snake hibernates. After it cools off this winter, they begin to breed. This is mostly done by the male through chemical signals.

Egg laying occurs about a month after mating. 12-24 eggs are laid in a moist, hidden place - the eggs hatch after ten weeks. In captivity, clutch mortality is very low.

Are Snow Corn Snakes Friendly? Our handling advice

Baby corn snakes are quite shy and fearful. They often try to hide and run away if you try to handle them. However, they are too small to cause any harm to their owner.

You should allow the snake to live in your home before handling it unnecessarily. This prevents the snake from stressing and refusing to eat. Do not handle snakes directly after feeding them, as this can upset their digestion.

Handle the snake confidently but gently. Confusion makes a snake more likely to bite. Once a snake knows it won't be eaten, it usually calms down a bit.

Shedding and bruising: What to expect

Corn snakes will shed their skin every 4-6 weeks when they are young. Adults only molt after three months or so. If necessary you should increase the humidity of your tank during shedding as this ensures that the snake flows easily without any complications. Shade to make sure the eye caps and tail tip are completely gone. Skin is the easiest to test, not necessarily a snake.

Wounds are often stressful for snakes and can be fatal for some of them. If you do not intend to breed our snakes, we recommend avoiding the wasp. This is optional, not required.

How much does a Snow Corn Snake cost?

Regular corn snakes cost only $25 to $50. However, due to their rare coloration, Snowcorn Snakes typically fetch a maximum price of $150 to $200. It is still very cheap compared to other snakes.

Summary of Care Guide

Occupation

• small
• soft
• Rarely bites
• cheap
• A little special care is required
• long life

Cons of

• Rats are needed.
• long life.
• Finding food can be difficult

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